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

critical Nessus Plugin ID 53377

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VPR Score: 8.4

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

Dependencies: 57033

Risk Information

Risk Factor: Critical

VPR Score: 8.4

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2011-0661

CVSS v2.0

Base Score: 10

Temporal Score: 7.4

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

Temporal Vector: E:U/RL:OF/RC:C

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows

Required KB Items: SMB/MS_Bulletin_Checks/Possible

Exploit Available: false

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