Vulnerability Intelligence Report
CVE-2020-1421
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'.
No Active Exploit Signals
CVSS Base Score
8.8
HIGH
EPSS Probability:75.81%
Executive Threat Verdict
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Attack Surface
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Authentication
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Weaponization
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SSVC Action
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Affected Products & Versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 2004 for 32-bit Systems | unspecified (affected) |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 2004 for ARM64-based Systems | unspecified (affected) |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 2004 for x64-based Systems | unspecified (affected) |
| Microsoft | Windows Server, version 2004 (Server Core installation) | unspecified (affected) |
| Microsoft | Windows | 10 Version 1803 for 32-bit Systems (affected), 10 Version 1803 for x64-based Systems (affected), 10 Version 1803 for ARM64-based Systems (affected), 10 Version 1809 for 32-bit Systems (affected), 10 Version 1809 for x64-based Systems (affected), 10 Version 1809 for ARM64-based Systems (affected), 10 Version 1709 for x64-based Systems (affected), 10 Version 1709 for ARM64-based Systems (affected), 10 for 32-bit Systems (affected), 10 for x64-based Systems (affected), 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems (affected), 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems (affected), 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1 (affected), 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (affected), 8.1 for 32-bit systems (affected), 8.1 for x64-based systems (affected), RT 8.1 (affected) |
| Microsoft | Windows Server | 2019 (affected), 2019 (Core installation) (affected), 2016 (affected), 2016 (Core installation) (affected), 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 (affected), 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 (Core installation) (affected), 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (affected), 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (Core installation) (affected), 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (affected), 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Core installation) (affected), 2012 (affected), 2012 (Core installation) (affected), 2012 R2 (affected), 2012 R2 (Core installation) (affected) |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1909 for 32-bit Systems | unspecified (affected) |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1909 for x64-based Systems | unspecified (affected) |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1909 for ARM64-based Systems | unspecified (affected) |
| Microsoft | Windows Server, version 1909 (Server Core installation) | unspecified (affected) |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1903 for 32-bit Systems | unspecified (affected) |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1903 for x64-based Systems | unspecified (affected) |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1903 for ARM64-based Systems | unspecified (affected) |
| Microsoft | Windows Server, version 1903 (Server Core installation) | unspecified (affected) |
References & Technical Advisories
No reference links found.
Threat Intelligence Signals
EPSS Score
75.808%
GitHub Advisory
Identity & Timeline
| Status | PUBLISHED |
| Assigning Authority | Microsoft Corporation · Vendor · USA |
| Reserved | 2019-11-04T00:00:00 |
| Published | 2020-07-14T22:54:36 |
| Last Updated | 2024-08-04T06:39:09 |
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