CVE-2017-8464

Public exploit code

Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.

• Microsoft Windows - '.LNK' Shortcut File Code Execution2017-08-06 · local · windows
• Microsoft Windows - '.LNK' Shortcut File Code Execution (Metasploit)2017-07-26 · local · windows

Impact

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

References

• NVD record
• CVE.org record
• CISA KEV catalog
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98818
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038671
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8464
• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42382/
• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42429/
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98818
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038671
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8464
• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42382/
• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42429/
• https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2017-8464