CVE-2018-8346

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 Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8345.

Do I need to act?

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33.4% 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 8.8/10 High
NETWORK / LOW complexity

Affected Products (3)

Affected Vendors

Microsoft

References (6)

Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105028
Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041473
Patch https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8346
Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105028
Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041473
Patch https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8346
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high-risk
Severity 30/34 · Critical
Exploitability 16/34 · Moderate
Exposure 9/34 · Low