Vulnerability identifier: #VU21033

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1280

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system
Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when processing .LNK files. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a network location or a USB drive with specially crafted LNK file present in it and execute arbitrary code on the system with privileges of the current user.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 7, 8.1 - 8.1 RT, 10 - 10 1903

Windows Server: 2008 - 2019 1903

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External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1280

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.