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CVE-2017-8464

CISA KEV

Published February 10, 2022 · Updated April 3, 2026

high
Official Description+

Windows Shell in multiple versions of Microsoft Windows allows local users or remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .LNK file

Affected Products

VendorProduct
MicrosoftWindows

Patch Status

Patch by 2022-08-10

Recommended Actions

  1. Check if your systems use any of the affected products listed above.
  2. Apply vendor patches immediately if available.
  3. This vulnerability is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — prioritize remediation.
  4. Monitor vendor advisories for updates and additional mitigations.
  5. Review logs for indicators of compromise related to CVE-2017-8464.