Short Name |
HTTP:MS-WIN-LNK-RCE |
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Severity |
Critical |
Recommended |
No |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Microsoft Windows LNK Remote Code Execution |
Release Date |
2020/03/12 |
Update Number |
3262 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-11.4+, srx-12.1+, srx-branch-12.1+, vmx-17.4+, vsrx-12.1+, vsrx3bsd-18.2+ |
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft Windows lnk structure. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution on the target system.
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Windows that could allow remote code execution if a .LNK file is processed.An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain the same user rights as the local user, aka 'LNK Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.