CVE-2018-8346

Name: CVE-2018-8346
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-08-15T17:29:04.767+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 18.78%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-8346 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 18.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

18.78%

96.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 7	All versions	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	r2	Sp1

References

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

Timeline

Published: Aug 15, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-8346?

How severe is CVE-2018-8346?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-8346 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 18.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8346?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST