ACTIVELY EXPLOITED3 sources verified·1 min read
By Lyrie Threat Intelligence·2/10/2022
CVE-2020-0796 added to CISA KEV: Microsoft SMBv3
Status: ✅ Confirmed exploited in the wild
Date added: 2022-02-10
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Due date: 2022-08-10
Why this matters
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.
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