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

critical Nessus Plugin ID 53503

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. This vulnerability depends on access to a Windows file share, but does not necessarily require credentials.

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: 53503

File Name: smb_kb2508429.nasl

Version: 1.12

Type: remote

Agent: windows

Family: Windows

Published: 4/20/2011

Updated: 8/5/2020

Supported Sensors: 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: x-cpe:/a:microsoft:windows:smbsvr, cpe:/o:microsoft:windows

Required KB Items: SMB/accessible_shares/1

Excluded KB Items: SMB/not_windows

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