Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607; Windows 8.1; Windows RT 8.1; Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows Server 2016 do not properly handle certain requests in SMBv2 and SMBv3 packets, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SMBv2 or SMBv3 packet to the Server service, aka "SMBv2/SMBv3 Null Dereference Denial of Service Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt 8.1 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | r2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95969Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037767
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038001
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0016PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95969Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037767
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038001
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0016PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-0016?
CVE-2017-0016 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607; Windows 8.1; Windows RT 8.1; Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows Server 2016 do not properly handle certain requests in SMBv2 and SMBv3 packets, which allows...
How severe is CVE-2017-0016?
CVE-2017-0016 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-0016?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2016.