SB2017061406 - Remote code execution when processing .LNK files in Microsoft Windows
Published: June 14, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017061406
Severity
Critical
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8464)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to an error when processing .LNK files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted .LNK file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
Note: the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.