MS.Windows.LNK.Remote.Code.Execution

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server.
The vulnerability is due to insufficient handling of LNK files. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by enticing a target user into browsing to a folder containing a crafted LNK file or downloading a crafted LNK file. Successful exploitation could result in the execution of arbitrary code under the security context of the target user.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

Microsoft Windows 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows version 1909 (Server Core installation)
Microsoft Windows Server version 1803 (Server Core Installation)
Microsoft Windows Server version 1903 (Server Core installation)

Impact logoImpact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0729

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)

Version Updates

Date Version Detail
2020-03-18 15.798 Default_action:pass:drop
2020-03-05 15.789