Is CVE-2017-8464 actively exploited?

CVE-2017-8464 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2025-10-22.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2017-8464?

CVE-2017-8464 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH severity). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

How do I patch CVE-2017-8464?

Patch guidance is available from microsoft security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2017-8464.

Fix CVE-2017-8464 - HIGH microsoft windows 10 1511

Q: Which products are affected by CVE-2017-8464?

12 products: microsoft windows 10 1511, microsoft windows 10 1607, microsoft windows 10 1703, microsoft windows 7, microsoft windows 8.1, and 7 more.

Description

Windows Shell in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows local users or remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .LNK file, which is not properly handled during icon display in Windows Explorer or any other application that parses the icon of the shortcut. aka "LNK Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector: network
Complexity: low
Privileges: none
User Action: required
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high
Weaknesses: NVD-CWE-noinfo

Metadata

Primary Vendor: MICROSOFT
Published: 6/15/2017
Last Modified: 10/22/2025
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

Affected Products

microsoft : windows_10_1511microsoft : windows_10_1607microsoft : windows_10_1703microsoft : windows_7microsoft : windows_8.1microsoft : windows_rt_8.1microsoft : windows_server_2008microsoft : windows_server_2008microsoft : windows_server_2008microsoft : windows_server_2012microsoft : windows_server_2012microsoft : windows_server_2016

Remediation Guidance

Executive Summary

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