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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.811159
Category:Windows : Microsoft Bulletins
Title:Microsoft Windows LNK Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (KB4021903)
Summary:This host is missing a critical security; update according to Microsoft KB4021903
Description:Summary:
This host is missing a critical security
update according to Microsoft KB4021903

Vulnerability Insight:
The flaw exists due to an error when
Microsoft Windows allow a .LNK file to be processed.

Vulnerability Impact:
Successful exploitation will allow an attacker
to gain the same user rights as the local user.

Affected Software/OS:
- Microsoft Windows Vista x32/x64 Edition Service Pack 2

- Microsoft Windows Server 2008 x32/x64 Edition Service Pack 2

Solution:
The vendor has released updates. Please see the references for more information.

CVSS Score:
9.3

CVSS Vector:
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Cross-Ref: Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2017-8464
BugTraq ID: 98818
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98818
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42382/
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42429/
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038671
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