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

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability (KEV)

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

Weakness behind it

CISA has not recorded a CWE for this entry, so the CVE → CWE → CAPEC → ATT&CK chain cannot be walked from here. That is a gap in the catalogue, not evidence the vulnerability has no weakness class — check the NVD record below.

References

• NVD: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-8464
• KEV catalog: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog