Improper input validation in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2017-0145
Published: March 14, 2017 / Updated: February 20, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU6013
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0145
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to an error when parsing requests in Microsoft Server Message Block 1.0 (SMBv1) server. A remote unauthenticated attacker can send specially crafted SMB packets and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
How to mitigate CVE-2017-0145
Install updates from vendor's website.