CVE-2016-3345: Critical severity Microsoft Windows 10 vulnerability

Published Sep 14, 2016

Updated

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 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted packets, aka "Windows SMB Authenticated Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

Affected Software

11 affected components

Microsoft Windows 10

Microsoft Windows 10=1511

Microsoft Windows 10=1607

Microsoft Windows 7=sp1

Microsoft Windows 8.1

Microsoft Windows RT 8.1

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1

Microsoft Windows Server 2012

Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2

Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2

Event History

Sep 14, 2016

CVE Published

via MITRE·10:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·10:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-3345?

CVE-2016-3345 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3345?

To fix CVE-2016-3345, install the security updates provided by Microsoft in their bulletin MS16-114.

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2016-3345?

CVE-2016-3345 affects Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and several versions of Windows Server.

Can CVE-2016-3345 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-3345 can be exploited remotely via crafted SMB packets sent to vulnerable systems.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-3345?

CVE-2016-3345 is a remote code execution vulnerability in the SMBv1 server implementation.