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CVE-2020-0796

Microsoft SMBv3 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Exploited in the wild

This vulnerability is on a Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalogue, added 2022-02-10. Federal due date: 2022-08-10.

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Public exploit code

Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.

Impact

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'.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versions
MicrosoftWindows 10 1903
All versions
MicrosoftWindows 10 1909
All versions
MicrosoftWindows Server 1903
All versions
MicrosoftWindows Server 1909
All versions

Weakness classification

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