CWE
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Advisory Published
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CVE-2011-0660: Input Validation

First published: Wed Apr 13 2011(Updated: )

The SMB client in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, Windows Server 2008 Gold, SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 Gold and SP1 allows remote SMB servers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) SMBv1 or (2) SMBv2 response, aka "SMB Client Response Parsing Vulnerability."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=r2
Microsoft Windows Server=r2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2011-0660?

    CVE-2011-0660 has a critical severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2011-0660?

    To fix CVE-2011-0660, ensure that you apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.

  • Which Microsoft Windows versions are affected by CVE-2011-0660?

    CVE-2011-0660 affects Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, Windows 7 SP1, and various versions of Windows Server.

  • What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2011-0660?

    CVE-2011-0660 can be exploited through crafted SMB responses from remote servers, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution on the client.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2011-0660 while awaiting a patch?

    While a patch is the best solution, temporarily disabling SMBv1 can be a workaround to mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2011-0660.

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