MS11-020: Vulnerability in SMB Server Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2508429)

critical Nessus Plugin ID 53377

Synopsis

It is possible to execute arbitrary code on the remote Windows host due to flaws in its SMB implementation.

Description

The remote host is affected by a vulnerability in the SMB server that may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or perform a denial of service against the remote host.

Solution

Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows XP, Vista, 2008, 7, and 2008 R2.

See Also

https://www.nessus.org/u?c0a773fa

Plugin Details

Severity: Critical

ID: 53377

File Name: smb_nt_ms11-020.nasl

Version: 1.16

Type: local

Agent: windows

Published: 4/13/2011

Updated: 8/5/2020

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.9

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Critical

Base Score: 10

Temporal Score: 7.4

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2011-0661

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows

Required KB Items: SMB/MS_Bulletin_Checks/Possible

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 4/12/2011

Vulnerability Publication Date: 4/12/2011

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2011-0661

BID: 47198

IAVA: 2011-A-0050-S

MSFT: MS11-020

MSKB: 2508429