Windows Shell Code Execution Vulnerability in Microsoft Products
CVE-2017-8464

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor: Microsoft
Status: Windows Shell
Vendor: CVE Published:; 15 June 2017

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 93%🦅 CISA Reported

Summary

The Windows Shell in various Microsoft Windows operating systems allows local users or remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting improperly handled .LNK files. These files fail to be processed correctly during icon display operations within Windows Explorer and other applications that utilize shortcut icons, potentially leading to significant security breaches.

CISA Reported

CISA provides regional cyber and physical services to support security and resilience across the United States. CISA monitor the most dangerious vulnerabilities and have identifed as being exploited but is not known by the CISA to be used in ransomware campaigns. This is subject to change at pace

The CISA's recommendation is: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Affected Version(s)

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

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2017-8464 - Proof of Concept

CVE-2017-8464-exp-generator
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