CVE-2017-11672: The OPC Foundation Local Discovery Server (LDS) before 1.03.367 is installed as a Windows Service without addi

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-11672?

local discovery server: upgrade to 1.03.367. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-11672 being exploited?

CVE-2017-11672 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2017-11672 affect?

CVE-2017-11672 affects local discovery server. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). The OPC Foundation Local Discovery Server (LDS) before 1.03.367 is installed as a Windows Service without adding double quotes around the opcualds.exe executable path, which might allow local users to gain privileges.

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2017-11672 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting local discovery server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The OPC Foundation Local Discovery Server (LDS) before 1.03.367 is installed as a Windows Service without adding double quotes around the opcualds.exe executable path, which might allow local users to gain privileges.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 75%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-428
Published	2018-06-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: opcfoundation

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-06-13 18:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

opcfoundation local discovery server UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.03.367

Fixed in: 1.03.367

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy local-discovery-server || rpm -q local-discovery-server || local-discovery-server --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.03.367 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade local-discovery-server

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade local-discovery-server

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-11672?

local discovery server: upgrade to 1.03.367. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-11672 being exploited?

CVE-2017-11672 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2017-11672 affect?

CVE-2017-11672 affects local discovery server. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). The OPC Foundation Local Discovery Server (LDS) before 1.03.367 is installed as a Windows Service without adding double quotes around the opcualds.exe executable path, which might allow local users to gain privileges.

How urgent is CVE-2017-11672?

Priority 34/100. High severity

Software pages

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