SB2019091105 - Remote code execution when processing LNK files in Microsoft Windows
Published: September 11, 2019
Security Bulletin ID
SB2019091105
Severity
Medium
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) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1280)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when processing .LNK files. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a network location or a USB drive with specially crafted LNK file present in it and execute arbitrary code on the system with privileges of the current user.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.