Improper input validation in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2018-8345
Published: August 14, 2018 / Updated: August 14, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU14379
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8345
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to an error when processing .LNK files (windows shortcuts). A remote attacker can place a specially crafted .LNK file along with associated malicious binary and automatically execute it when the victim opens a removable drive or a remote share that contains .LNK file.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
How to mitigate CVE-2018-8345
Install updates from vendor's website.