CVE-2020-0796 — Actively Exploited: SMBv3 (Microsoft)
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.
| CVE ID | CVE-2020-0796 |
|---|---|
| Vendor | Microsoft |
| Product | SMBv3 |
| Vulnerability name | Microsoft SMBv3 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| Date added | 2022-02-10 |
| Remediation due | 2022-08-10 |
| Known ransomware use | Known |
| Required action | Apply updates per vendor instructions. |
| Description | 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. |
| Source | CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities |
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