Actively exploited · Published Jun 15, 2017 · Assigned by microsoft
CVE-2017-8464
High 8.8 Exploited
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in Windows Shell from Microsoft Corporation. Attackers are actively exploiting it in the wild (listed by CISA on February 10, 2022). The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 90.0% (higher than 99.8% of all known vulnerabilities). Ready-made attack tooling exists: Metasploit, public proof-of-concept code. Apply updates per vendor instructions.
CISA guidance
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Federal agencies must remediate by Aug 10, 2022.
Official 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."
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | Windows Shell | 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 |
References
- 42382 exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8464 x_refsource_CONFIRM
- 42429 exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
- 1038671 vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK
- 98818 vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2017-8464 government-resource