CVE-2017-0148

HIGH KEV RANSOMWARE

Microsoft Windows SMBv1 - Remote Code Execution via Crafted Packets

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

CVE-2017-0148 is actively exploited and listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added April 6, 2022, with confirmed use in ransomware campaigns. EIP tracks 6 public exploits from researchers including Metasploit, Sean Dillon, Juan Sacco, including a Metasploit module exploits/windows/smb/smb_doublepulsar_rce.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This Metasploit module exploits the DOUBLEPULSAR implant (CVE-2017-0148) to execute payloads or neutralize the implant on vulnerable SMB servers. It leverages the ETERNALBLUE exploit chain to achieve remote code execution on Windows systems.

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-2017-0144, CVE-2017-0145, and CVE-2017-0146.

Exploits (6)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Metasploit · rubyremotewindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47456

This Metasploit module exploits the DOUBLEPULSAR implant (CVE-2017-0148) to execute payloads or neutralize the implant on vulnerable SMB servers. It leverages the ETERNALBLUE exploit chain to achieve remote code execution on Windows systems.

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Microsoft Windows SMB Server (MS17-010)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Vulnerable SMB service exposed · Network access to target
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
exploitdb SCANNER VERIFIED
by Sean Dillon · rubydoswindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41891

This Metasploit module scans for the MS17-010 vulnerability (CVE-2017-0147) by checking the SMB response status for FID 0. It does not exploit the vulnerability but detects its presence.

Classification
Scanner 100%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Microsoft Windows SMB Server (unpatched versions)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target's SMB port (445/TCP)
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
exploitdb WORKING POC
by Juan Sacco · pythonremotewindows_x86-64
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41987

This is a Python-based exploit for CVE-2017-0148 (MS17-010), targeting a buffer overflow in the SMBv1 protocol. It leverages a crafted SMB packet to achieve remote code execution on vulnerable Windows systems.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Microsoft Windows SMBv1 (e.g., Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to SMB port (445/TCP) · Target system with SMBv1 enabled and unpatched
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec SCANNER
by HakaKali · infoleak
https://github.com/HakaKali/CVE-2017-0148

The repository contains a Ruby script for the Metasploit Framework that scans for the MS17-010 (EternalBlue) vulnerability by checking the SMB response status. It does not include exploit code but detects vulnerability via STATUS_INSUFF_SERVER_RESOURCES.

Classification
Scanner 95%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Microsoft Windows SMB (MS17-010)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to target SMB port (445/TCP) · SMB service exposed
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →
metasploit WORKING POC GREAT
by Equation Group, Shadow Brokers, zerosum0x0, Luke Jennings, wvu, Jacob Robles · rubypocwin
https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/smb/smb_doublepulsar_rce.rb

This Metasploit module exploits the DOUBLEPULSAR implant for SMB, allowing remote code execution on systems already compromised by the implant. It includes functionality to detect the implant, execute payloads, and neutralize the implant.

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Windows SMB with DOUBLEPULSAR implant
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Target system must be infected with DOUBLEPULSAR implant · SMB access to the target
devstral-2 · analyzed Apr 24, 2026 Full analysis →
metasploit SCANNER
by Sean Dillon <[email protected]>, Luke Jennings · rubypoc
https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/auxiliary/scanner/smb/smb_ms17_010.rb

This Metasploit module detects the presence of the MS17-010 vulnerability (CVE-2017-0148) by probing the SMB service for a specific response indicating the absence of the patch. It also checks for DoublePulsar infections on vulnerable hosts.

Classification
Scanner 100%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Microsoft Windows SMB Server (unpatched versions)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target's SMB service (port 445)
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 20, 2026 Full analysis →

References (11)

Core 11
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41891/
Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037991
Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96706
Third Party Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-701903.pdf
Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource x_refsource_misc
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-18-058-02
Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41987/
Third Party Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-966341.pdf
Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry x_refsource_misc
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156196/SMB-DOUBLEPULSAR-Remote-Code-Execution.html

Scores

CVSS v3 8.1
EPSS 0.9407
EPSS Percentile 99.9%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation active
Automatable no
Technical Impact total

Details

CISA KEV 2022-04-06
VulnCheck KEV 2017-04-25
InTheWild.io 2022-04-06
ENISA EUVD EUVD-2017-0515
Ransomware Use Confirmed
CWE
CWE-20
Status published
Products (17)
microsoft/server_message_block 1.0
Microsoft Corporation/Windows SMB The SMBv1 server in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2; Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1; Windows 7 SP1
siemens/acuson_p300_firmware 13.02
siemens/acuson_p300_firmware 13.03
siemens/acuson_p300_firmware 13.20
siemens/acuson_p300_firmware 13.21
siemens/acuson_p500_firmware va10
siemens/acuson_p500_firmware vb10
siemens/acuson_sc2000_firmware 5.0a
siemens/acuson_sc2000_firmware 4.0 - 4.0e
... and 7 more
Published Mar 17, 2017
KEV Added Apr 06, 2022
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026