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CVE-2017-8464: Microsoft Windows Shell (.lnk) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Microsoft Windows · in CISA KEV since 2022-02-10
2022-02-10added to KEV
2022-08-10federal remediation due date
89.92%EPSS exploit probability (30 days) 99.8th percentile
8.8 HIGHCVSS 3.1
Unknownknown ransomware use
1,701days from NVD publication to KEV
What it is
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.
| CWE | — |
|---|---|
| CVSS vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD published | 2017-06-15 (Analyzed) |
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