CWE-64: Windows Shortcut Following (.LNK)
VariantIncompleteExploit Likelihood: Low
The product, when opening a file or directory, does not sufficiently handle when the file is a Windows shortcut (.LNK) whose target is outside of the intended control sphere. This could allow an attacker to cause the product to operate on unauthorized files.
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Extended Description
The shortcut (file with the .lnk extension) can permit an attacker to read/write a file that they originally did not have permissions to access.
Technical Details
- Structure
- Simple
Applicable To
Not Language-Specific
Windows