Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-0272

First published: Fri May 12 2017(Updated: )

The Microsoft Server Message Block 1.0 (SMBv1) server on Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an attacker to execute remote code by the way it handles certain requests, aka "Windows SMB Remote Code Execution Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-0277, CVE-2017-0278, and CVE-2017-0279.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=1511
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1703
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-0272?

    CVE-2017-0272 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-0272?

    To mitigate CVE-2017-0272, it is recommended to disable SMBv1 and apply the latest security patches from Microsoft.

  • Which systems are affected by CVE-2017-0272?

    CVE-2017-0272 affects various Microsoft operating systems including Windows 7 SP1, Windows 10 versions, and Windows Server 2008.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2017-0272 facilitate?

    CVE-2017-0272 allows attackers to execute remote code by exploiting vulnerabilities within the Microsoft SMBv1 server.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-0272?

    Disabling SMBv1 is a recommended workaround to protect systems from exploitation of CVE-2017-0272.

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