Remote code execution in Microsoft Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2017-8463
Published: July 11, 2017 / Updated: July 11, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU7462
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 8.6 [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]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8463
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to improper handling of executable files and shares by Windows Explorer during rename operations. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted email containing both a folder and malware named with an executable extension, trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
The weakness exists due to improper handling of executable files and shares by Windows Explorer during rename operations. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted email containing both a folder and malware named with an executable extension, trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Affected software
Microsoft Windows
Windows Server
Windows Server
How to mitigate CVE-2017-8463
Install updates from vendor's website.