CVE-2017-0144

Name: CVE-2017-0144
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-17T00:59:04.01+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 99.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-0144 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The SMBv1 server in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2; Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1; Windows 7 SP1; Windows 8.1; Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2; Windows RT 8.1; and Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607; and Windows Server 2016 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted packets, aka "Windows SMB Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This vulnerability is different from those described in CVE-2017-0143, CVE-2017-0145, CVE-2017-0146, and CVE-2017-0148.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 99.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The SMBv1 server in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2; Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1; Windows 7 SP1; Windows 8.1; Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2; Windows RT 8.1; and Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607; and Windows Server 2016 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted packets, aka "Windows SMB Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This vulnerability is different from those described in CVE-2017-0143, CVE-2017-0145, CVE-2017-0146, and CVE-2017-0148.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

99.23%

99.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Aug 10, 2022.

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Server Message Block	1.0
Siemens	Acuson P300 Firmware	13.02
Siemens	Acuson P300 Firmware	13.03
Siemens	Acuson P300 Firmware	13.20
Siemens	Acuson P300 Firmware	13.21
Siemens	Acuson P500 Firmware	va10
Siemens	Acuson P500 Firmware	vb10
Siemens	Acuson Sc2000 Firmware	>= 4.0, < 4.0e
Siemens	Acuson Sc2000 Firmware	5.0a
Siemens	Acuson X700 Firmware	1.0
Siemens	Acuson X700 Firmware	1.1
Siemens	Syngo Sc2000 Firmware	>= 4.0, < 4.0e
Siemens	Syngo Sc2000 Firmware	5.0a
Siemens	Tissue Preparation System Firmware	All versions
Siemens	Versant Kpcr Molecular System Firmware	All versions
Siemens	Versant Kpcr Sample Prep Firmware	All versions

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154690/DOUBLEPULSAR-Payload-Execution-Neutralization.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156196/SMB-DOUBLEPULSAR-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96704Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037991Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-701903.pdfThird Party Advisory
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-966341.pdfThird Party Advisory
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-18-058-02Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0144Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41891/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41987/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42030/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42031/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154690/DOUBLEPULSAR-Payload-Execution-Neutralization.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156196/SMB-DOUBLEPULSAR-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96704Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037991Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-701903.pdfThird Party Advisory
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-966341.pdfThird Party Advisory
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-18-058-02Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0144Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41891/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41987/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42030/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42031/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2017-0144US Government Resource

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-0144?

How severe is CVE-2017-0144?

CVE-2017-0144 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 99.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0144?

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Source: NVD / NIST