CVE-2017-8464 Vulnerability Details

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CVE-2017-8464 Metadata Quick Info

CVE Published: 15/06/2017 | CVE Updated: 05/08/2024 | CVE Year: 2017
Source: microsoft | Vendor: Microsoft Corporation | Product: Windows Shell
Status : PUBLISHED

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CVE-2017-8464 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."

Metrics

CVSS Version: 3.1 | Base Score: n/a
Vector: n/a

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Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

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CWE Name: Remote Code Execution
Source: Microsoft Corporation

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Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database).