CVE-2017-8464
Confirmed PUBLISHEDWindows Shell in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT...
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
Windows Shell in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows local users or remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .LNK file, which is not properly handled during icon display in Windows Explorer or any other application that parses the icon of the shortcut. aka "LNK Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
- CVE Published
- Jun 15, 2017
- Exploitation Reported
- Feb 10, 2022
- CVSS
- 8.8 High
- EPSS
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Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation |
Windows Shell
|
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 |
Affected |
CVE References
- 42382 exploit-db.com · Exploit https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42382/
- 42429 exploit-db.com · Exploit https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42429/
- 1038671 securitytracker.com · VDB Entry http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038671
- 98818 securityfocus.com · VDB Entry http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98818
- portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8464 portal.msrc.microsoft.com · CVE Record https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CV...
Recommended Actions
- Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
- Check enrichment artifacts for scanner coverage and available PoCs before rolling remediation validation.
- Use the Pro API to automate enrichment, telemetry, and workflow delivery for VM, SOC, and CTI pipelines.
Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| CISA First | 2022-02-10 00:00 UTC |
Scanner Artifacts
Nuclei and Metasploit references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/local/cve_2017_8464_lnk_lpe.rb | Apr 29, 2025 |
Virtual Patch
Compensating WAF rules to help reduce exposure to this CVE. Rule content and deployable vendor exports are available with KEVIntel Enterprise.
KEVIntel does not currently have a virtual patch for this CVE. When available, KEVIntel virtual patches ship as deployable ModSecurity, Cloudflare, and AWS WAF rules.
Enterprise feature. Virtual patch rule content and deployable vendor exports (ModSecurity, Cloudflare, AWS WAF) are available to KEVIntel Enterprise users.
CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2022-02-10 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2016-02-24 17:36:29 UTC · GitHub
Scanner Integrations
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/local/cve_2017_8464_lnk_lpe.rb | Apr 29, 2025 |
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
github · Created 2023-11-27 10:28:47 UTC · 0 stars
- using python to detect cve-2017-8464 vulnerbilities
github · Created 2023-05-01 14:59:04 UTC · 0 stars
github · Created 2022-06-08 01:39:48 UTC · 2 stars
Exploit vulnerabilities and vulnerability prevention implementation
github · Created 2018-04-20 09:01:03 UTC · 1 stars
github · Created 2017-08-07 11:56:11 UTC · 8 stars
this tool can generate a exp for cve-2017-8486, it is developed by python
github · Created 2016-02-24 17:36:29 UTC · 1 stars
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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10:59 UTC about 1 year ago10:59 UTC · about 1 year ago
Metasploit module available
Exploit module available
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00:00 UTC over 4 years ago00:00 UTC · over 4 years ago
Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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01:00 UTC about 9 years ago01:00 UTC · about 9 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC about 9 years ago00:00 UTC · about 9 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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17:36 UTC over 10 years ago17:36 UTC · over 10 years ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
Automate This Intelligence with the Pro API
Confidence scoring, exploit status, sensor telemetry, PoCs, scanner integrations, mentions, and tags are available programmatically for VM, SOC, and CTI workflows.
Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2017-8464
{
"cve_id": "CVE-2017-8464",
"title": "Windows Shell in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1,...",
"affected_vendor": "Microsoft Corporation",
"affected_product": "Windows Shell",
"affected_versions": [
{ "vendor": "...", "product": "...", "status": "affected", "display_label": "..." }
],
"confidence": "Confirmed",
"cvss_score": 8.8,
"epss_score": null,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
"proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
"scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}