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CVE-2017-8464 - Microsoft Windows Shell (.lnk) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Project:Microsoft

Product:Windows

Date Added:2022-02-10Due Date:2022-08-10

Vulnerability Name

Microsoft Windows Shell (.lnk) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Description

Windows Shell in multiple versions of Microsoft Windows allows local users or remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .LNK file

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Unknown

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-8464