CVE-2017-0145
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 Aug 14, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2017-0145 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Server Message Block (Microsoft), Acuson P300 Firmware (Siemens), Acuson P500 Firmware (Siemens) and 7 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 90% 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)
90%
Higher than 99.7% 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-2017-0143, CVE-2017-0144, CVE-2017-0146, and CVE-2017-0148.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Feb 10, 2022 | Aug 10, 2022 | Known |
| Industry KEV feed | Mar 14, 2017 | Aug 10, 2022 | Known |
| CIRCL KEV | Feb 10, 2022 | Aug 10, 2022 | Known |
| ENISA EUVD | Feb 10, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
17 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Server Message BlockMicrosoft | 1.0 | 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 |
| Acuson X700 FirmwareSiemens | 1.0, 1.1 | n/a |
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
Feb 10, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Feb 10, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
Feb 10, 2022
Last updated
Aug 14, 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
- advisory96705
- 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; Acuson P300 Firmware (Siemens) versions 13.02, 13.03, 13.20, 13.21; Acuson P500 Firmware (Siemens) versions va10, vb10, 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 Feb 10, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of Aug 10, 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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