First published: Tue Jun 09 2020(Updated: )
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Windows that could allow remote code execution if a .LNK file is processed.An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain the same user rights as the local user, aka 'LNK Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
Microsoft Windows 10 | =1709 | |
Microsoft Windows 10 | =1803 | |
Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
Microsoft Windows 10 | =1903 | |
Microsoft Windows 10 | =1909 | |
Microsoft Windows 10 | =2004 | |
Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
Microsoft Windows RT | ||
Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
Microsoft Windows Server | ||
Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =1803 | |
Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =1903 | |
Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =1909 | |
Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =2004 | |
Microsoft Windows Server 2019 |
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CVE-2020-1299 is categorized as a critical severity vulnerability that can lead to remote code execution.
The recommended fix for CVE-2020-1299 is to apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.
CVE-2020-1299 affects multiple Microsoft Windows versions including Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and various Windows Server editions.
Yes, successful exploitation of CVE-2020-1299 can grant attackers the same user rights as the local user.
CVE-2020-1299 is categorized as a remote code execution vulnerability.