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CVE-2017-8464 — Actively Exploited: Windows (Microsoft)

Windows Shell in multiple versions of Microsoft Windows allows local users or remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .LNK file

CVE IDCVE-2017-8464
VendorMicrosoft
ProductWindows
Vulnerability nameMicrosoft Windows Shell (.lnk) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Date added2022-02-10
Remediation due2022-08-10
Known ransomware useUnknown
Required actionApply updates per vendor instructions.
DescriptionWindows Shell in multiple versions of Microsoft Windows allows local users or remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .LNK file
SourceCISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities

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