CVE-2018-8346 in the critical feed json
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Windows that could allow remote code execution if a .LNK file is processed, aka "…
published 2018-08-15 8 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2018-19997
- cvss
- 8.8
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 20.0%
- EPSS 20.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 97%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Windows that could allow remote code execution if a .LNK file is processed, aka "LNK Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8345.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
19.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 97% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 8.8 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Affected products
- Microsoft Windows Server 2008
- Microsoft Windows 7
- Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code
References
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portal.msrc.microsoft.com
/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8346
patch, vendor-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id/1041473
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/105028
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2018-8346
- NVD CVE-2018-8346
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