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CVE-2017-8464

Microsoft Windows Shell (.lnk) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CVSS

—

No CVSS

EPSS

90.0%

p100

KEV

YES

Feb 10, 2022

Exploit Today

80

0-100

Published: — · Last modified: —

EPSS · 30d
89.9%EPSS · 30 days90.0%
2026-09-162026-10-14
KEV catalog record

Product

Microsoft / Windows

Vulnerability

Microsoft Windows Shell (.lnk) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Added to KEV

Feb 10, 2022

Remediate by

Aug 10, 2022

Known ransomware use

No

Summary description

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

Required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Notes

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-8464

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