VDB-253660 · CVE-2024-21412 · GCVE-0-2024-21412

Microsoft Windows up to Server 2022 23H2 Internet Shortcut File protection mechanism

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Microsoft Windows up to Server 2022 23H2. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Internet Shortcut File Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2024-21412. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, an exploit is available. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Microsoft Windows up to Server 2022 23H2 (Operating System) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component Internet Shortcut File Handler. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-693. The product does not use or incorrectly uses a protection mechanism that provides sufficient defense against directed attacks against the product. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was published 02/13/2024 as confirmed security guidance (Website). The advisory is shared for download at portal.msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-21412. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 10/08/2025).

It is declared as attacked. This issue was added on 02/13/2024 to the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog with a due date of 03/05/2024:

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Zero-Day.cz (862). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Microsoft

Name

Windows

Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.microsoft.com/
Product: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.1

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Vendor Base Score (Microsoft): 8.1
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CNA Base Score: 8.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Protection mechanism
CWE: CWE-693
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Attacked

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

12/08/2023 🔍
02/13/2024 +67 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: portal.msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-21412 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-21412
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-253660
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161215

Entryinfo

Created: 02/13/2024 20:11
Updated: 10/08/2025 17:07
Changes: 02/13/2024 20:11 (32), 02/13/2024 20:14 (22), 03/05/2024 00:01 (1), 03/05/2024 00:10 (11), 04/30/2024 14:32 (29), 06/05/2024 06:31 (2), 09/09/2024 22:30 (1), 11/29/2024 20:43 (3), 04/19/2025 21:16 (3), 10/08/2025 17:07 (1)
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