CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-3345

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The SMBv1 server in Microsoft Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted packets. This affects multiple versions of Windows, including Vista, 7, 8.1, and 10.

Risk Assessment

Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain control over the system, posing a significant security threat to the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to disable SMBv1 and update systems to the latest versions to minimize the risk associated with this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

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 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted packets, aka "Windows SMB Authenticated Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS