CVE-2020-0796
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CVSS Score
V3.1EPSS Score
v2025.03.14There is a 94.4% chance that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days.
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Description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the Microsoft Server Message Block 3.1.1 (SMBv3) protocol handles certain requests, aka 'Windows SMBv3 Client/Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.
Available Exploits
Microsoft SMBv3 - Remote Code Execution
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the Microsoft Server Message Block 3.1.1 (SMBv3) protocol handles certain requests, aka 'Windows SMBv3 Client/Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.
References:
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2020-0796
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0796
- https://github.com/tdevworks/CVE-2020-0796-SMBGhost-Exploit-Demo
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156731/CoronaBlue-SMBGhost-Microsoft-Windows-10-SMB-3.1.1-Proof-Of-Concept.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156980/Microsoft-Windows-10-SMB-3.1.1-Local-Privilege-Escalation.html
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Known Exploited Vulnerability
This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild
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Added to KEV
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Apply updates per vendor instructions.
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Advisory Details
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CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
References
Advisory provided by GitHub Security Advisory Database. Published: May 24, 2022, Modified: May 24, 2022