CVE-2024-21412: Microsoft Windows Internet Shortcut Files Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Published Feb 13, 2024
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Updated

Internet Shortcut Files Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Other sources

Microsoft Windows Internet Shortcut Files contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for a security feature bypass.

CISA

Affected Software

50 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.5458
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.4046
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.4046
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2<10.0.22000.2777
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.3155
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22631.3155
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.5458
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.2322
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2<10.0.25398.709
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.5458
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.5458
10.0.17763.5458
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
10.0.22631.3155
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.5458
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.2777
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.2322
10.0.20348.2322
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.5458
10.0.17763.5458
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
10.0.22631.3155
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.4046
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition<10.0.25398.709
10.0.25398.709
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.4046
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.2322
10.0.20348.2322
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.3155
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.3155
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.4046
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.4046
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.4046
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.4046
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.5458
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.2777

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.17763.5458Patch KB5034768
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22631.3155Patch KB5034765
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22000.2777Patch KB5034766
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.2322Patch KB5034770
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19045.4046Patch KB5034763
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.25398.709Patch KB5034769
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22621.3155Patch KB5034765
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19044.4046Patch KB5034763

Event History

Feb 13, 2024
CVE Published
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Ransomware
via CISA·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via CISA·12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:02 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:02 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
News Published
via BleepingComputer·08:52 PM
Feb 14, 2024
News Published
via The Register·01:47 AM
News Published
via The Register·01:51 AM
Feb 17, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·08:54 PM
Mar 13, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·09:26 PM
Jan 21, 2025
News Published
via BleepingComputer·04:05 PM

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-21412?

CVE-2024-21412 is classified as a security feature bypass vulnerability which can lead to unauthorized actions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-21412?

To fix CVE-2024-21412, apply the appropriate Microsoft security updates as detailed in their support documentation.

3

Which Microsoft products are affected by CVE-2024-21412?

CVE-2024-21412 affects various versions of Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server products.

4

Can CVE-2024-21412 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-21412 can potentially be exploited remotely to bypass security features.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-21412?

There are no documented workarounds for CVE-2024-21412; patching is the recommended course of action.

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