SB2024021335 - Security restrictions bypass when handling shortcuts in Microsoft Windows

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.

1) Security features bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-21412)

CWE-ID: CWE-254 - Security Features

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when handling Internet shortcut files. A remote attacker can trick the victim into clicking on a specially crafted shortcut file and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2024-21412
• https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-165/
• https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/24/b/cve202421412-water-hydra-targets-traders-with-windows-defender-s.html