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Microsoft Windows Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CISA lists this Microsoft vulnerability as known exploited. Its MSRC release detail is outside this installation's collected history.

CISA catalog record

Microsoft Windows incorrectly parses shortcuts in such a way that malicious code may be executed when the operating system displays the icon of a malicious shortcut file. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could execute code as the logged-on user.

Product
Windows
Added to KEV
15 Sep 2022
Federal remediation due
6 Oct 2022
Known ransomware use
Not reported
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