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