Vulnerability identifier: #VU6016

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0147

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system
Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

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 gain access to potentially sensitive data.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

Note: this vulnerability has been exploited in the wild and is publicly known as EternalChampion exploit.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: Vista, 7, 10, 8.1 - 8.1 RT

Windows Server: 2008 - 2016

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External links
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/MS17-010

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.