CVE-2017-0143
HighExploitedPublic exploitThe 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…
Published Mar 16, 2017 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2017-0143 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Server Message Block (Microsoft), Intellispace Portal (Philips), Acuson P300 Firmware (Siemens) and 8 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Mar 14, 2017 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Acuson Sc2000 Firmware 4.0e, Syngo Sc2000 Firmware 4.0e.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
8.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
93%
Higher than 99.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings, used by ransomware
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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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-2017-0144, CVE-2017-0145, CVE-2017-0146, and CVE-2017-0148.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Nov 3, 2021 | May 3, 2022 | Known |
| Industry KEV feed | Mar 14, 2017 | May 3, 2022 | Known |
| CIRCL KEV | Nov 3, 2021 | May 3, 2022 | Known |
| ENISA EUVD | Nov 3, 2021 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
19 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Server Message BlockMicrosoft | 1.0 | n/a |
| Intellispace PortalPhilips | 7.0, 8.0 | n/a |
| Acuson P300 FirmwareSiemens | 13.02, 13.03, 13.20, 13.21 | n/a |
| Acuson P500 FirmwareSiemens | va10, vb10 | n/a |
| Acuson Sc2000 FirmwareSiemens | 5.0a | 4.0e |
Patched Releases
Acuson Sc2000 Firmware
4.0e
Syngo Sc2000 Firmware
4.0e
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
Mar 14, 2017
Publicly disclosed
Mar 16, 2017
Added to CISA KEV
Nov 3, 2021
Added to CIRCL KEV
Nov 3, 2021
Added to ENISA EUVD
Nov 3, 2021
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
References
- advisoryhttps://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-701903.pdf
- advisoryhttps://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-966341.pdf
- advisoryhttps://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-18-058-02
- advisory96703
- advisory1037991
FAQ
Common Questions.
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 C…
Affected: Server Message Block (Microsoft) versions 1.0; Intellispace Portal (Philips) versions 7.0, 8.0; Acuson P300 Firmware (Siemens) versions 13.02, 13.03, 13.20, 13.21, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Mar 14, 2017 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns.
Yes. It was added on Nov 3, 2021 with a federal remediation due date of May 3, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Acuson Sc2000 Firmware 4.0e, Syngo Sc2000 Firmware 4.0e.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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