CVE-2020-0796 Ransomware

CISA description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the Microsoft Server Message Block 3.1.1 (SMBv3) protocol handles certain requests. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could gain the ability to execute code on the target server or client.

Required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Notes & references

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0796

Where this lands in 800-53

Vulnerability data triggers these controls during assessment and continuous monitoring.

• RA-5 · Vulnerability Monitoring and Scanning
• SI-2 · Flaw Remediation
• CM-6 · Configuration Settings
• SI-7 · Software, Firmware, and Information Integrity
• CM-8 · System Component Inventory

External lookups

• NVD · CVE-2020-0796
• CVE.org · CVE-2020-0796
• CISA KEV catalog (canonical)