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cve-2017-0144
About this tag
CVE-2017-0144 is the vulnerability in Microsoft's SMBv1 protocol exploited by the EternalBlue exploit, which was leaked by the Shadow Brokers and reportedly developed by the NSA. This flaw was used in major ransomware attacks including WannaCrypt and Petya, causing widespread damage in 2017. Discussions on WindowsForum cover the technical details of the exploit, its role in these attacks, and the importance of patching outdated systems. The vulnerability remains relevant for security advisories and legacy system protection.
EternalBlue is not just another exploit in the cybersecurity hall of fame—it’s the infamous flaw that shook the digital world in 2017 and still resonates in security advisories today. Originally leaked by the hacker group The Shadow Brokers, this exploit was reportedly developed by the U.S...
Original release date: July 01, 2017
Systems Affected
Microsoft Windows operating systems
Overview
On June 27, 2017, NCCIC was notified of Petya ransomware events occurring in multiple countries and affecting multiple sectors. Petya ransomware encrypts the master boot records of infected...
As happened recently with WannaCrypt, we again face a malicious attack in the form of ransomware, Petya. In early reports, there was a lot of conflicting information reported on the attacks, including conflation of unrelated and misleading pieces of data, so Microsoft teams mobilized to...