CVE-2018-8346: microsoft windows_7 Code Injection

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2018-8346 is a high (CVSS 9.3) Code Injection vulnerability in microsoft windows_7. EPSS estimates a 19.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 97.4% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 15-08-2018
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 05-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Windows that could allow remote code execution if a .LNK file is processed, aka "LNK Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8345.

• CWE-94Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.