Software giant Microsoft confirmed that the server message block (SMB) vulnerability was unlikely to be exploited by hackers to compromise a computer’s security.
Earlier on Monday, someone by the name 'Cupidon-3005' disclosed proof-of-concept code for a SMB vulnerability targeting Windows systems on the Internet.
The release of the code by anonymous researcher triggered warnings that hackers could exploit the vulnerability to attack Windows-based computers.
Microsoft has classified the vulnerability as a critical risk, but downplayed warning that it could allow remote code execution.
Group Manager Jerry Bryant, of response communications for software giant's Trustworthy Computing Group, agrees with the company’s claims.
Speaking on the topic, Bryant said, "Based on our initial investigation this vulnerability cannot be leveraged for remote code execution (RCE) on 32-bit platforms.”
Microsoft didn’t utter a word on when it would release a permanent fix for the vulnerability.
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