CVE-2017-0145
Confirmed PUBLISHEDThe 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;...
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
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.
- CVE Published
- Mar 17, 2017
- Exploitation Reported
- Feb 10, 2022
- CVSS
- 8.8 High
- EPSS
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Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation |
Windows SMB
|
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 |
Affected |
CVE References
- 41891 exploit-db.com · Exploit https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41891/
- 41987 exploit-db.com · Exploit https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41987/
- 1037991 securitytracker.com · VDB Entry http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037991
- 96705 securityfocus.com · VDB Entry http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96705
- portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0145 portal.msrc.microsoft.com · CVE Record https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CV...
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- cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-701903.pdf cert-portal.siemens.com · CVE Record https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-701903.pdf
- ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-18-058-02 ics-cert.us-cert.gov · CVE Record https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-18-058-02
- cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-966341.pdf cert-portal.siemens.com · CVE Record https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-966341.pdf
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/154690/DOUBLEPULSAR-Payload-Execution-... packetstormsecurity.com · CVE Record http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154690/DOUBLEPULSAR-Payload-Exec...
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/156196/SMB-DOUBLEPULSAR-Remote-Code-Ex... packetstormsecurity.com · CVE Record http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156196/SMB-DOUBLEPULSAR-Remote-C...
Recommended Actions
- Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
- Check enrichment artifacts for scanner coverage and available PoCs before rolling remediation validation.
- Use the Pro API to automate enrichment, telemetry, and workflow delivery for VM, SOC, and CTI pipelines.
Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| CISA First | 2022-02-10 00:00 UTC |
Scanner Artifacts
Nuclei and Metasploit references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/smb/smb_doublepulsar_rce.rb | Apr 29, 2025 |
Virtual Patch
Compensating WAF rules to help reduce exposure to this CVE. Rule content and deployable vendor exports are available with KEVIntel Enterprise.
KEVIntel does not currently have a virtual patch for this CVE. When available, KEVIntel virtual patches ship as deployable ModSecurity, Cloudflare, and AWS WAF rules.
Enterprise feature. Virtual patch rule content and deployable vendor exports (ModSecurity, Cloudflare, AWS WAF) are available to KEVIntel Enterprise users.
CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2022-02-10 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Used in malware
Recorded 2022-02-10 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Scanner Integrations
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/smb/smb_doublepulsar_rce.rb | Apr 29, 2025 |
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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10:59 UTC about 1 year ago10:59 UTC · about 1 year ago
Metasploit module available
Exploit module available
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00:00 UTC over 4 years ago00:00 UTC · over 4 years ago
Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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00:00 UTC over 4 years ago00:00 UTC · over 4 years ago
First public exploitation report
Exploit observed in malware
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00:00 UTC over 9 years ago00:00 UTC · over 9 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC almost 10 years ago00:00 UTC · almost 10 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
Automate This Intelligence with the Pro API
Confidence scoring, exploit status, sensor telemetry, PoCs, scanner integrations, mentions, and tags are available programmatically for VM, SOC, and CTI workflows.
Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2017-0145
{
"cve_id": "CVE-2017-0145",
"title": "The SMBv1 server in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2; Windows Server 2008 SP2 and ...",
"affected_vendor": "Microsoft Corporation",
"affected_product": "Windows SMB",
"affected_versions": [
{ "vendor": "...", "product": "...", "status": "affected", "display_label": "..." }
],
"confidence": "Confirmed",
"cvss_score": 8.8,
"epss_score": null,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
"proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
"scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}