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: —
89.9%EPSS · 30 days90.0%
2026-09-162026-10-14
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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