Microsoft Windows LNK File Uninitialized Pointer Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Microsoft Windows. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
The specific flaw exists within the handling of .LNK files. Crafted data in a .LNK file can trigger access to a pointer prior to initialization. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of the current user.
Additional Details
Microsoft has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8345
Disclosure Timeline
- 2018-05-08 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2018-08-14 - Coordinated public release of advisory
- 2018-08-14 - Advisory Updated
Credit
Lucas Leong (@wmliang)
