Vulnerability Description
Windows Shell in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows local users or remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .LNK file, which is not properly handled during icon display in Windows Explorer or any other application that parses the icon of the shortcut. aka "LNK Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1511 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1607 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1703 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt 8.1 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | - |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98818Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038671Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8464PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42382/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42429/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98818Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038671Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8464PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42382/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42429/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2017-US Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-8464?
CVE-2017-8464 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Windows Shell in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Se...
How severe is CVE-2017-8464?
CVE-2017-8464 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-8464?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10 1511, Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 10 1703, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8.1.