Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Microsoft SMBv1 on Windows Platforms
CVE-2017-0278
Key Information:
- Vendor
Microsoft
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 12 May 2017
What is CVE-2017-0278?
The Microsoft Server Message Block 1.0 (SMBv1) server has a vulnerability in how it processes certain requests, potentially allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely. This impacts various Windows operating systems, including older Windows Server and client versions, making systems susceptible to unauthorized access and control. Organizations using affected Microsoft products must apply appropriate mitigations and updates to safeguard against potential exploits leveraging this vulnerability.

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Affected Version(s)
Microsoft Server Message Block 1.0 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 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016.
References
CVSS V3.1
Timeline
Vulnerability published
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