CVE-2017-0145KEV · OVERDUE

Microsoft SMBv1 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High · published March 17, 2017

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Confirmed exploited, and the score agrees

CVSS calls it high at 8.8. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 99.8th percentile for exploit probability.

1534
days past CISA
deadline
CVSS v3.1
8.8
EPSS
90%
Percentile
99.8
In the wild
Confirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafty set of packets can bring your Windows machines to their knees! This notorious SMBv1 vulnerability is an open invitation for attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely. ⚡ Think of this vulnerability as a sneaky delivery driver who can drop off any package to your doorstep without checking what’s inside. If they have the right address, they can deliver harmful content straight into your system! 📦 With this vulnerability, an attacker could execute arbitrary code on affected systems, potentially allowing them to take control, steal sensitive data, or even disable your machine. The stakes are high, and the consequences are absolutely devastating if exploited. 🔥

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability as a sneaky delivery driver who can drop off any package to your doorstep without checking what’s inside. If they have the right address, they can deliver harmful content straight into your system! 📦 This vulnerability exists in the SMBv1 server, allowing remote attackers to send specially crafted packets that the server processes incorrectly, leading to arbitrary code execution on the affected systems.

What to do

With this vulnerability, an attacker could execute arbitrary code on affected systems, potentially allowing them to take control, steal sensitive data, or even disable your machine. The stakes are high, and the consequences are absolutely devastating if exploited. 🔥 To protect yourself, it's crucial to disable SMBv1 on all affected Windows versions immediately. Upgrade to the latest Windows updates and consider enabling security features like firewalls that limit access to SMB services. 🛡️ You're on top of this! Follow these steps and you'll make your systems much safer in no time. You've got this! 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
8.8 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.89850 · 99.8th percentile
Published
2017-03-17T04:59Z
KEV added
2022-02-10 · due 2022-08-10
Affected products (16)
ProductVersionsFixed in
microsoft/server_message_blockall versions—
siemens/acuson_p300_firmwareall versions—
siemens/acuson_p300_firmwareall versions—
siemens/acuson_p300_firmwareall versions—
siemens/acuson_p300_firmwareall versions—
siemens/acuson_p500_firmwareall versions—
siemens/acuson_p500_firmwareall versions—
siemens/acuson_sc2000_firmware≥ 4.0, < 4.0e4.0e
siemens/acuson_sc2000_firmwareall versions—
siemens/acuson_x700_firmwareall versions—
siemens/acuson_x700_firmwareall versions—
siemens/syngo_sc2000_firmware≥ 4.0, < 4.0e4.0e
siemens/syngo_sc2000_firmwareall versions—
siemens/tissue_preparation_system_firmwareall versions—
siemens/versant_kpcr_molecular_system_firmwareall versions—
siemens/versant_kpcr_sample_prep_firmwareall versions—
References (21)
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154690/DOUBLEPULSAR-Payload-Execution-Neutralization.html · [email protected]http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156196/SMB-DOUBLEPULSAR-Remote-Code-Execution.html · [email protected]http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96705 · [email protected]http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037991 · [email protected]https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-701903.pdf · [email protected]https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-966341.pdf · [email protected]https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-18-058-02 · [email protected]https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0145 · [email protected]https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41891/ · [email protected]https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41987/ · [email protected]http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154690/DOUBLEPULSAR-Payload-Execution-Neutralization.html · af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156196/SMB-DOUBLEPULSAR-Remote-Code-Execution.html · af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96705 · af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037991 · af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-701903.pdf · af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-966341.pdf · af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-18-058-02 · af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0145 · af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41891/ · af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41987/ · af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2017-0145 · 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 FEB 00:00Z
    Added to CISA KEV — remediate by Aug 10
    kev
  • 17 MAR 00:00Z
    The SMBv1 server in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2; Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1; Windows 7 SP1; Windows 8.1; Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2; Windows RT…
    cvelistv5