Critical 10.0Known exploited (CISA KEV)Published Mar 12, 2020

CVE-2020-0796A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the Microsoft Server Message Block 3.1.1 (SMBv3) protocol handles certain requests, aka 'Windows SMBv3 Client/Server Remote Code Execution…

Updated under an hour ago (Oct 26, 2026, 9:00 PM ET)

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It affects Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1903 for 32-bit Systems and 11 other products. Add what you run to find out whether that includes you.

CISA lists it as known exploited since Feb 10, 2022; federal agencies had to remediate by Aug 10, 2022, and it is known to be used in ransomware. Treat that date as your deadline.

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Every CVE for Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1903 for 32-bit Systems

Exploited in the last 30 days

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the Microsoft Server Message Block 3.1.1 (SMBv3) protocol handles certain requests, aka 'Windows SMBv3 Client/Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.

CVSS: 10.0 CRITICAL (v3.1, CISA ADP)CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness (CWE): CWE-119
Known exploited: Added to CISA KEV Feb 10, 2022; federal remediation due Aug 10, 2022; known ransomware useApply updates per vendor instructions.
EPSS (exploitation in the next 30 days): 99.81% (percentile 100)
Assigned by: microsoft
NVD analysis: Analyzed
Record last updated: Oct 1, 2026
First seen by InfoSec Signals: Oct 9, 2026

Affected products

Affected products

Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1903 for 32-bit Systems microsoft:windows_10_version_1903_for_32_bit_systems (from the name)	unspecified	CNA record
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1903 for x64-based Systems microsoft:windows_10_version_1903_for_x64_based_systems (from the name)	unspecified	CNA record
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1903 for ARM64-based Systems microsoft:windows_10_version_1903_for_arm64_based_systems (from the name)	unspecified	CNA record
Microsoft Windows Server, version 1903 (Server Core installation) microsoft:windows_server_version_1903_server_core_installation (from the name)	unspecified	CNA record
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1909 for 32-bit Systems microsoft:windows_10_version_1909_for_32_bit_systems (from the name)	unspecified	CNA record
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1909 for x64-based Systems microsoft:windows_10_version_1909_for_x64_based_systems (from the name)	unspecified	CNA record
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1909 for ARM64-based Systems microsoft:windows_10_version_1909_for_arm64_based_systems (from the name)	unspecified	CNA record
Microsoft Windows Server, version 1909 (Server Core installation) microsoft:windows_server_version_1909_server_core_installation (from the name)	unspecified	CNA record
microsoft windows_10_1903 microsoft:windows_10_1903	all versions; all versions; all versions	NVD
microsoft windows_10_1909 microsoft:windows_10_1909	all versions; all versions; all versions	NVD
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References

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0796	x-refsource-misc, patch, vendor-advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156731/CoronaBlue-SMBGhost-Microsoft-Windows-10-SMB-3.1.1-Proof-Of-Concept.html	x-refsource-misc, third-party-advisory, vdb-entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156732/Microsoft-Windows-SMB-3.1.1-Remote-Code-Execution.html	x-refsource-misc, exploit, third-party-advisory, vdb-entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156980/Microsoft-Windows-10-SMB-3.1.1-Local-Privilege-Escalation.html	x-refsource-misc, third-party-advisory, vdb-entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157110/SMBv3-Compression-Buffer-Overflow.html	x-refsource-misc, exploit, third-party-advisory, vdb-entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157901/Microsoft-Windows-SMBGhost-Remote-Code-Execution.html	x-refsource-misc, third-party-advisory, vdb-entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158054/SMBleed-SMBGhost-Pre-Authentication-Remote-Code-Execution-Proof-Of-Concept.html	x-refsource-misc, third-party-advisory, vdb-entry
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2020-0796	us-government-resource

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