[ CVE-2024-21412 · Published 13 Feb 2024 ]
Microsoft Windows Internet Shortcut Files Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Exploited · CISA KEV CVSS 8.1
EPSS 99%Fix available
[ Why it matters ]Priority signals
- Exploited in the wild: on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list since 2024-02-13
- Known to be used in ransomware campaigns
- EPSS: 99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (higher than 100% of CVEs)
[ Description ]Official description
Internet Shortcut Files Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
CISA: Microsoft Windows Internet Shortcut Files contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for a security feature bypass.
[ Fixes ]Fixes and patches
CISA required action (US federal deadline 5 Mar 2024): Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- Patch on msrc.microsoft.comVendor patch or bulletin · NVD · Reference tagged 'Patch' by NVD
[ References ]References
- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-21412PatchVendor Advisory
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalogUS Government Resource