High · published March 17, 2017
CVSS calls it high at 8.8. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 99.9th percentile for exploit probability.
🚨 A crafty packet can take over your system! The SMBv1 server in multiple versions of Windows is vulnerable to remote code execution, making it a playground for attackers! ⚡ Think of it like a restaurant that serves food orders based solely on a receipt without checking what’s actually in it. If someone slips in a fake order, they could end up cooking a dangerous dish everyone eats! An attacker could send specially crafted packets to exploit this vulnerability, potentially leading to complete control over the affected systems. Imagine a hacker gaining access to sensitive data, changing system settings, or even deploying malicious software across a network – absolutely devastating!
Think of it like a restaurant that serves food orders based solely on a receipt without checking what’s actually in it. If someone slips in a fake order, they could end up cooking a dangerous dish everyone eats! This vulnerability in SMBv1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending specifically crafted packets to the server, bypassing security controls. Essentially, the server trusts these packets without proper verification, which opens the door to exploitation.
An attacker could send specially crafted packets to exploit this vulnerability, potentially leading to complete control over the affected systems. Imagine a hacker gaining access to sensitive data, changing system settings, or even deploying malicious software across a network – absolutely devastating! To protect your systems, immediately disable SMBv1 on affected versions of Windows, and ensure your machines are updated with the latest security patches. Prioritize updating systems to versions that no longer use this vulnerable protocol. 🛡️ You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll lock down your systems and become a security hero! 🔒💪
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft/server_message_block | all versions | — |
| siemens/acuson_p300_firmware | all versions | — |
| siemens/acuson_p300_firmware | all versions | — |
| siemens/acuson_p300_firmware | all versions | — |
| siemens/acuson_p300_firmware | all versions | — |
| siemens/acuson_p500_firmware | all versions | — |
| siemens/acuson_p500_firmware | all versions | — |
| siemens/acuson_sc2000_firmware | ≥ 4.0, < 4.0e | 4.0e |
| siemens/acuson_sc2000_firmware | all versions | — |
| siemens/acuson_x700_firmware | all versions | — |
| siemens/acuson_x700_firmware | all versions | — |
| siemens/syngo_sc2000_firmware | ≥ 4.0, < 4.0e | 4.0e |
| siemens/syngo_sc2000_firmware | all versions | — |
| siemens/tissue_preparation_system_firmware | all versions | — |
| siemens/versant_kpcr_molecular_system_firmware | all versions | — |
| siemens/versant_kpcr_sample_prep_firmware | all versions | — |