Check Point Advisories

Microsoft Windows SMB Remote Code Execution (CVE-2017-0144)

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2017-0198
Date Published:	14 Mar 2017
Severity:	High
Last Updated:	Monday 01 January, 2024
Source:	Microsoft MS17-010
Industry Reference:	CVE-2017-0144
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75
Who is Vulnerable?	Microsoft SMB version 1.0
Vulnerability Description	A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Windows SMB. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
Update/Patch Avaliable	Apply patches from: MS17-010

Protection Overview

This protection detects attempts to exploit this vulnerability.

In order for the protection to be activated, update your Security Gateway product to the latest IPS update. For information on how to update IPS, go to SBP-2006-05, click on Protection tab and select the version of your choice.

Security Gateway R81 / R80 / R77 / R75

In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the Microsoft Windows SMB Remote Code Execution (CVE-2017-0144) protection using the Search tool and Edit the protection's settings.
Install policy on all Security Gateways.

This protection's log will contain the following information:

Attack Name: Windows SMB Protection Violation.
Attack Information: Microsoft Windows SMB Remote Code Execution (CVE-2017-0144)