This vulnerability can be exploited remotely without credentials or user interaction. Until patched: block access to the affected service from the internet using firewall rules or ACLs. Only allow access from trusted IPs.
Apply the patch from this month's Microsoft Patch Tuesday via Windows Update. For managed environments, push via WSUS or Microsoft Endpoint Manager. Prioritise servers and domain controllers over workstations.
EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) estimates a 82.4% probability this vulnerability will be exploited in the next 30 days. This places it in the top top 25% of all CVEs by exploitation likelihood.
SMB Attack Probability Score weights: EPSS exploit likelihood (35%), CISA KEV active exploitation (25%), SMB stack prevalence (20%), exploit maturity (10%), CVSS network vector complexity (10%). Impact scenarios are derived from software category and historical SMB incident patterns. Scores recompute daily.