CVE-2017-0148

Microsoft SMBv1 Server Remote Code Execution

8.1 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)Used in ransomwarePublic exploitEPSS 99.4%

Published16 Mar 2017
Added to CISA KEV6 Apr 2022
Remediation due27 Apr 2022

Description

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 8.1; and Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607; and Windows Server 2016 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted packets, aka "Windows SMB Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This vulnerability is different from those described in CVE-2017-0143, CVE-2017-0144, CVE-2017-0145, and CVE-2017-0146.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityHigh

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Microsoft Server Message Block1.0

Siemens Acuson P300 Firmware13.02 · 13.03 · 13.20 · 13.21

Siemens Acuson P500 Firmwareva10 · vb10

Siemens Acuson Sc2000 Firmware≥ 4.0 < 4.0e · 5.0a

Siemens Acuson X700 Firmware1.0 · 1.1

Siemens Syngo Sc2000 Firmware≥ 4.0 ≤ 4.0e · 5.0a

Siemens Tissue Preparation System Firmwareall versions

Siemens Versant Kpcr Molecular System Firmwareall versions

Siemens Versant Kpcr Sample Prep Firmwareall versions

Remediation

Fixed in

Siemens Acuson Sc2000 Firmware≥ 4.0e

Patch & vendor advisories

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0148

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154690/DOUBLEPULSAR-Payload-Execution-Neutralization.htmlExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156196/SMB-DOUBLEPULSAR-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-701903.pdfThird Party Advisory
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-966341.pdfThird Party Advisory
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-18-058-02Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0148PatchVendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2017-0148US Government Resource
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41891/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41987/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96706Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

and 1 more references

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2017-0148 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2017-0148 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 6 Apr 2022. It has been used in ransomware campaigns.

How severe is CVE-2017-0148?

CVE-2017-0148 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, rated high. EPSS estimates a 99.4% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2017-0148?

Affected products include Microsoft Server Message Block, Siemens Acuson P300 Firmware, Siemens Acuson P500 Firmware, Siemens Acuson Sc2000 Firmware, Siemens Acuson X700 Firmware, and 4 more.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0148?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Siemens Acuson Sc2000 Firmware 4.0e or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.