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CRITICAL SEVERITY Ransomware Linked
CVE-2020-0796 Microsoft · SMBv3

Microsoft SMBv3 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Critical Threat Advisory: This vulnerability is documented in active Ransomware campaigns. Immediate remediation required.

Technical Severity

CVSS v3.1 Metrics

CRITICAL
10 / 10
Minimal Risk Critical
Vector Specification
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Likelihood

EPSS Prediction

94.41 %
Predictive Probability
Percentile Rank
100.0 th

Documented as more likely to be exploited than 100.0% of known CVEs.

Detection Date

Feb 10, 2022

Remediation Due

Aug 10, 2022

CISA Catalog Active

Threat Analysis

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the Microsoft Server Message Block 3.1.1 (SMBv3) protocol handles certain requests. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could gain the ability to execute code on the target server or client.

Remediation Directive

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

External Intelligence