CVE-2018-8345

high-risk
Published 2018-08-15

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Windows that could allow remote code execution if a .LNK file is processed, aka "LNK Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8346.

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32.8% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — higher than 67% of all CVEs
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
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CVSS 7.5/10 High
NETWORK / HIGH complexity

Affected Products (18)

Affected Vendors

Microsoft

References (6)

Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105027
Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041473
Vendor Advisory https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8345
Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105027
Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041473
Vendor Advisory https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8345
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Severity 22/34 · High
Exploitability 16/34 · Moderate
Exposure 19/34 · Moderate