CVE-2017-0016

Name: CVE-2017-0016
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-17T00:59:00.507+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 23.73%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-0016 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.". EPSS estimates a 23.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

23.73%

97.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-476

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	All versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	1511
Microsoft	Windows 10	1607
Microsoft	Windows 8.1	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Rt 8.1	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	r2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95969Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037767
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038001
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0016Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95969Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037767
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038001
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0016Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 17, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-0016?

How severe is CVE-2017-0016?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-0016 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 23.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0016?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-0016?

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Source: NVD / NIST