Denial of Service Vulnerability in Microsoft SMB on Windows Platforms
CVE-2017-11781

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Server Block Message (smb)
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 October 2017

Summary

The vulnerability in Microsoft Server Message Block (SMB) allows an attacker to exploit weaknesses in Windows operating systems, potentially resulting in a denial of service. By sending specially crafted requests to the affected system, an attacker could disrupt service, making systems unresponsive. This vulnerability impacts a wide range of Microsoft products, emphasizing the importance of ensuring all security updates are applied to mitigate associated risks.

Affected Version(s)

Server Block Message (SMB) Microsoft 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

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance...
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039528
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101140
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EPSS Score

78% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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