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CVE-2017-0144

Exploited

Microsoft Windows - SMBv1 Server

Microsoft CVSS 8.8 Updated April 30, 2026

Executive Risk Summary

"The SMBv1 server in Microsoft Windows is vulnerable to remote code execution via crafted packets, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code. This vulnerability can be exploited by sending specially crafted packets to the SMBv1 server, potentially leading to a complete compromise of the system."

Anticipated Attack Path

  1. 1. Initial Exploitation: Attacker sends crafted packets to the SMBv1 server
  2. 2. Privilege Escalation: Attacker gains elevated privileges on the system
  3. 3. Lateral Movement: Attacker moves laterally within the network, exploiting other vulnerable systems

Am I Vulnerable?

  • Verify if SMBv1 is enabled on the system
  • Check for any suspicious network activity related to SMBv1
  • Apply the latest security patches to the system

Operational Audit Arsenal

Target Type Service
Target Asset srvsvc
Standard Path Windows Registry: HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanmanServer
PowerShell
# 🛠️ Senior Engineer Universal Audit
# Target: srvsvc (Service)
$Targets = 'srvsvc'
$SearchPaths = @("$env:windir\System32", "$env:ProgramFiles", "${env:ProgramFiles(x86)}")

Get-ChildItem -Path $SearchPaths -Include $Targets -Recurse -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue | 
Select-Object FullName, @{Name="Version";Expression={$_.VersionInfo.ProductVersion}}

Patch Impact Forecast

Reboot Required Likely

Potential disruption to file and print services

Internal Work Notes

Urgent: Apply security patch for CVE-2017-0144 to prevent remote code execution via SMBv1 server

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Intelligence Sources

Official Advisoryhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154690/DOUBLEPULSAR-Payload-Execution-Neutralization.html
Official Advisoryhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156196/SMB-DOUBLEPULSAR-Remote-Code-Execution.html
Official Advisoryhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96704
Official Advisoryhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037991
Official Advisoryhttps://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-701903.pdf
Official Advisoryhttps://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-966341.pdf
Official Advisoryhttps://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-18-058-02
MSRC Advisoryhttps://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0144
Official Advisoryhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41891/
Official Advisoryhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41987/
Official Advisoryhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42030/
Official Advisoryhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42031/
Official Advisoryhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154690/DOUBLEPULSAR-Payload-Execution-Neutralization.html
Official Advisoryhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156196/SMB-DOUBLEPULSAR-Remote-Code-Execution.html
Official Advisoryhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96704
Official Advisoryhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037991
Official Advisoryhttps://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-701903.pdf
Official Advisoryhttps://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-966341.pdf
Official Advisoryhttps://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-18-058-02
MSRC Advisoryhttps://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0144
Official Advisoryhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41891/
Official Advisoryhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41987/
Official Advisoryhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42030/
Official Advisoryhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42031/
Official Advisoryhttps://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2017-0144

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