Tag Archives: SMB

Windows 10: SMBleed vulnerability in SMBv3 protocol

Posted on 2020-06-11 by guenni

[German]Another critical vulnerability has been discovered in the Server Message Block 3.1.1 (SMBv3) protocol of Windows 10/Server Core, which allows access to the kernel memory. But there are patches and mitigations available. Advertising

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Windows 10: PoC for SMBGhost vulnerability

Posted on 2020-06-06 by guenni

[German]Users of Windows 10 systems should patch them, as a new proof of concept (PoC) for the SMBGhost vulnerability has become public. Here are a few details about that. Advertising

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How to find weak passwords in Active Directory and eliminate them with PowerShell

[Sponsored Post]Weak or compromised passwords are a known gateway for attackers. If you are able to identify which users in Active Directory (AD) are threatened by this, then PowerShell can help to remedy it. However, PowerShell scripts cannot eliminate basic AD deficits, other tools are needed for this. More ...

Microsoft won’t patch SMBloris vulnerability

Posted on 2017-08-05 by guenni

[German]A 20-year-old vulnerability in Microsoft Windows SMB protocol has been discovered. Microsoft says, that it won't patch this vulnerability. Here is, what to know. Advertising

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SMB Zero-Day vulnerability in Windows 8.1/10/Server

Posted on 2017-02-03 by guenni

[German]A bug in Windows SMB (Server Message Block) protocol sets network systems at risk. A proof of concept code is publically available, but no patch is in sight. US-CERT warns. Advertising

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