CVE-2018-8346

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.

• CWE-94

• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105028Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041473Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8346Patch, Vendor Advisory
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105028Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041473Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8346Patch, Vendor Advisory

Published

Aug 15, 2018

Last Modified

Jun 17, 2026

Status

Modified

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