CVE-2024-21412—Microsoft Windows Internet Shortcut Files Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Vulnerability Name

Microsoft Windows Internet Shortcut Files Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Description

Microsoft Windows Internet Shortcut Files contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for a security feature bypass.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:

KNOWN

Action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Additional Notes

• https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/vulnerability/CVE-2024-21412
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-21412

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Related Weaknesses

• CWE-693