Security features bypass in Microsoft Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-21412
Published: February 13, 2024 / Updated: May 31, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU86398
CSH Severity: Critical
CVSS v4: 8.5 [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]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-21412
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vulnerability details
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.
Affected software
Microsoft Windows
Windows Server
Windows Server
How to mitigate CVE-2024-21412
Install updates from vendor's website.