Actively exploited
Listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog since February 10, 2022.
CVE-2020-0796
Microsoft SMBv3 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Added to KEV February 10, 2022
Alert details
- Source feed
- CISA KEV
- CVE ID
- CVE-2020-0796
- CWE
- CWE-119
- Affected products
- SMBv3 · Microsoft SMBv3 · Microsoft
What happened
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the Microsoft Server Message Block 3.1.1 (SMBv3) protocol handles certain requests. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could gain the ability to execute code on the target server or client.
What it means for your business
Microsoft SMBv3 is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (CVE-2020-0796). A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the Microsoft Server Message Block 3.1.1 (SMBv3) protocol handles certain requests. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could gain the ability to execute code on the target server or client. CISA remediation due date: 2022-08-10. If you need help checking exposure, call (864) 335-9223.
Required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
CISA due date: August 10, 2022
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