SB2019081408 - Remote code execution when processing LNK files in Microsoft Windows
Published: August 14, 2019
Security Bulletin ID
SB2019081408
Severity
High
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) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1188)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input when processing .LNK files. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a drive or remote share with malicious Windows shortcut file (.LNK) with Windows Explorer and execute arbitrary code on the system with privileges of the current user.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.