How severe is CVE-2017-0144?

CVE-2017-0144 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10, rated HIGH. Immediate patching is strongly recommended.

Which products are affected by CVE-2017-0144?

CVE-2017-0144 affects the following products: microsoft server message block, siemens acuson p300 firmware, siemens acuson p500 firmware, siemens acuson sc2000 firmware, siemens acuson x700 firmware, siemens syngo sc2000 firmware, siemens tissue preparation system firmware, siemens versant kpcr molecular system firmware, and 1 more.

How do I patch CVE-2017-0144?

Apply the microsoft server message block security patch or hotfix for CVE-2017-0144 on the affected version, following the vendor advisory for your exact build.

How do I detect CVE-2017-0144 across my infrastructure?

Inventory every microsoft server message block deployment and check each version against the affected-products list above.

How do I mitigate CVE-2017-0144 if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands. Alongside that, restrict the management interface to trusted networks and apply the vendor's recommended configuration mitigations.

Is CVE-2017-0144 actively exploited in the wild?

Yes. There are 25 known exploit references for CVE-2017-0144, including 6 documented proof-of-concept exploits on Exploit-DB and 14 in-the-wild exploitations observed on GitHub and other sources. Treat this as actively exploitable and prioritize patching immediately. All exploit code should only be run in an isolated sandbox environment for research or authorized testing — never against production systems without explicit written authorization.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2017-0144?

CVE-2017-0144 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 99.2%, placing it in the 100th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A score above 50% indicates significantly elevated exploitation risk — immediate patching is strongly recommended.

Is CVE-2017-0144 in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog?

Yes. CVE-2017-0144 (Microsoft SMBv1 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability) was added to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2022-02-10. CISA required all US federal civilian agencies to remediate this vulnerability by 2022-08-10. The required action was: Apply updates per vendor instructions. This CVE has been used in known ransomware campaigns. Being listed in the KEV catalog is the strongest possible confirmation of active exploitation — treat this as a critical priority.

Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2017-0144?

CVE-2017-0144 affects microsoft server message block (1 version, e.g. 1.0); siemens acuson p300 firmware (4 versions, e.g. 13.02, 13.03, 13.20…); siemens acuson p500 firmware (2 versions, e.g. va10, vb10); siemens acuson sc2000 firmware (1 version, e.g. 5.0a), and 5 more product(s). Check the affected-products list on this page against your deployed version to confirm exposure.

Is there exploit tooling available for CVE-2017-0144?

5 Metasploit modules reference CVE-2017-0144, which lowers the barrier to weaponization. Public exploit tooling significantly increases real-world risk — prioritize patching and ensure detection coverage. Exploit tooling should only ever be used in isolated, authorized testing environments.

When was CVE-2017-0144 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2017-0144 was published on March 17, 2017 and was last updated on August 14, 2026. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

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CISA KEV · ACTIVELY EXPLOITED

HIGH severity

CVE-2017-0144 — Server Message Block

HIGH

CVE-2017-0144 is a high-severity (CVSS 8.8) remote code execution vulnerability in microsoft server message block. It is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2022-02-10) and has been used in ransomware campaigns — treat it as actively exploited and patch now. A fix is available — see the affected versions and patch details below.

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,…

Published

Mar 17, 2017

Updated

Aug 14, 2026

Affected

9 products

Patched

See advisory

Exploits

25 known

Exploitation data as of Oct 23, 2026 · OSV.dev, NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST.org (EPSS)

Exploitation Status

Actively exploited in the wild

Confirmed by CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2022-02-10 — including use in ransomware campaigns. Federal agencies were required to remediate by 2022-08-10.
A successful exploit gives an attacker total control of the affected component, not partial access.

Exploitation and automatability from CISA (KEV catalog and SSVC triage) for CVE-2017-0144.

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

99.2%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Very High Risk0.00%

Lower risk than most CVEs100th percentile — riskier than 100% of all scored CVEsHighest risk

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.

How urgent is this, really

CVE-2017-0144 by exploitation likelihood (EPSS) against impact (CVSS). In the shaded patch-first corner (EPSS 50%+, CVSS 7.0+).

Where this sits among everything scored

Of 394,803 CVEs with a current EPSS score, this one falls in the ≥ 90% band (highlighted). Counts from FIRST.org, log-scaled.

Description

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-2017-0145, CVE-2017-0146, and CVE-2017-0148.

Affected Products

9 products · 16 configurations

Application

server message blockmicrosoft

1 version

1.0

acuson p300 firmwaresiemens

4 versions

13.0213.0313.2013.21

acuson p500 firmwaresiemens

2 versions

va10vb10

acuson sc2000 firmwaresiemens

≥ 4.0 && < 4.0e

1 version

5.0a

acuson x700 firmwaresiemens

2 versions

1.01.1

syngo sc2000 firmwaresiemens

≥ 4.0 && < 4.0e

1 version

5.0a

Exploits & PoCs

Research use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.

EDB-42315remotewindows✓ Verified

Microsoft Windows 7/8.1/2008 R2/2012 R2/2016 R2 - 'EternalBlue' SMB Remote Code Execution (MS17-010)

by sleepya · Jul 11, 2017

Exploit-DB Source

EDB-42030remotewindows_x86-64✓ Verified

Microsoft Windows 8/8.1/2012 R2 (x64) - 'EternalBlue' SMB Remote Code Execution (MS17-010)

by sleepya · May 17, 2017

Exploit-DB Source

EDB-41987remotewindows_x86-64

Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 (x64) - 'SrvOs2FeaToNt' SMB Remote Code Execution (MS17-010)

by Juan Sacco · May 10, 2017

Exploit-DB Source

EDB-41891doswindows✓ Verified

Microsoft Windows - SMB Remote Code Execution Scanner (MS17-010) (Metasploit)

by Sean Dillon · Apr 17, 2017

Exploit-DB Source

EDB-42031remotewindows✓ Verified

Microsoft Windows 7/2008 R2 - 'EternalBlue' SMB Remote Code Execution (MS17-010)

by sleepya · May 17, 2017

Exploit-DB Source

EDB-47456remotewindows✓ Verified

DOUBLEPULSAR - Payload Execution and Neutralization (Metasploit)

by Metasploit · Oct 2, 2019

Exploit-DB Source

Detection & mitigation playbook

Vendor / appliance

Detect
Inventory every microsoft server message block deployment and check each version against the affected-products list above.
Fix
Apply the microsoft server message block security patch or hotfix for CVE-2017-0144 on the affected version, following the vendor advisory for your exact build.
Workarounds
If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands. Alongside that, restrict the management interface to trusted networks and apply the vendor's recommended configuration mitigations.

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CVE-2017-0144 — Server Message Block

Exploitation Status

Actively exploited in the wild

EPSS Exploitation Probability

How urgent is this, really

Where this sits among everything scored

Description

Affected Products

Detection & mitigation playbook

Detect

Fix

Workarounds

Frequently Asked Questions

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