CVE-2017-8464 — Microsoft Windows Shell (.lnk) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2017-8464: Microsoft Windows Shell (.lnk) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability (KEV)
| Vendor / project | Microsoft |
| Product | Windows |
| Date added | 2022-02-10 |
| Due date | 2022-08-10 |
| Ransomware campaign use | Unknown |
Description
Windows Shell in multiple versions of Microsoft Windows allows local users or remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .LNK file
Required action (CISA)
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Notes
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-8464
References
- NVD: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-8464
- KEV catalog: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog