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CVE-2017-8464 — Windows Shell in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8,…

Key facts

CVE-2017-8464 is a High (8.8) vulnerability: Windows Shell in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8,…. This entry ships a detection-only PoC and a Docker test lab. It is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog (added 2022-02-10), confirming active exploitation in the wild.

Actively exploited — on the CISA KEV catalog

CVE-2017-8464 is listed on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog (added 2022-02-10), confirming exploitation in the wild. Federal remediation deadline: 2022-08-10. Prioritise patching and deploy the detection and prevention rules below.
CVE CVE-2017-8464
Severity High (8.8)
CISA KEV Actively exploited (added 2022-02-10)
Detection / prevention —
PoC poc.py
Source 2017/CVE-2017-8464/

Details

English | 한국어

Description

Windows Shell in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows local users or remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .LNK file, which is not properly handled during icon display in Windows Explorer or any other application that parses the icon of the shortcut. aka "LNK Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

Vulnerability Details

Property Value
CVE ID CVE-2017-8464
CVSS Score 8.8

Proof of Concept

Download

# Download PoC script
curl -O https://raw.githubusercontent.com/fankh/vulnerability-poc/main/2017/CVE-2017-8464/poc.py

Usage

# Run PoC against target
python3 poc.py --target <TARGET_URL>

# With authentication
python3 poc.py --target <TARGET_URL> --username <USER> --password <PASS>

⚠️ Warning: This PoC is for authorized security testing only. It uses detection-only techniques and does not exploit or damage target systems.

Test Lab

This repository includes a Docker-based test environment with both vulnerable and patched applications.

Quick Start

# Clone and navigate to CVE directory
cd CVE-2017-8464

# Start both applications
docker-compose up -d

# Run tests
./run-tests.sh    # Linux/Mac
./run-tests.ps1   # Windows PowerShell

Application Endpoints

Application URL Status
Vulnerable App http://localhost:8080 Shows vulnerability
Patched App http://localhost:8081 Demonstrates fix

Directory Structure

├── README.md           # English documentation
├── README_KO.md        # Korean documentation
├── poc.py              # PoC detection script
├── docker-compose.yml  # Container orchestration
├── run-tests.sh        # Linux/Mac test runner
├── run-tests.ps1       # Windows test runner
├── vulnerable-app/     # Vulnerable version
│   ├── app.py
│   ├── Dockerfile
│   └── requirements.txt
└── patched-app/        # Fixed version
    ├── app.py
    ├── Dockerfile
    └── requirements.txt

References

  • http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98818
  • http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038671
  • https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8464
  • https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42382/
  • https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42429/
  • http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98818
  • http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038671
  • https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8464
  • https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42382/
  • https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42429/
  • https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2017-8464

Generated by PoC Generator on 2026-07-10T19:59:09.33085314

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-8464?

CVE-2017-8464 is a High (8.8) vulnerability: Windows Shell in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8,…. This entry ships a detection-only PoC and a Docker test lab. It is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog (added 2022-02-10), confirming active exploitation in the wild.

How do I detect CVE-2017-8464?

Run the detection-only PoC included with this entry against your Docker test lab to confirm whether a target is affected; pair it with your own IDS logging.

How do I block or mitigate CVE-2017-8464?

Upgrade to a fixed version per the vendor advisory; the NVD record lists the affected versions. Use the included PoC to verify your remediation.

Is CVE-2017-8464 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2017-8464 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 2022-02-10, which means it has been exploited in the wild. CISA set a federal remediation deadline of 2022-08-10. Prioritise patching and deploy the detection and prevention rules above.

For authorized security testing and research only. See the full source and NVD record.