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Rewterz Threat Advisory – Microsoft Windows shell handler code execution

Severity

Medium

Analysis Summary

Microsoft Windows could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a flaw in the shell handler for opening a folder in PowerShell. By persuading a victim to open a specially-crafted content, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user.

Impact

Gain Access

Affected Vendors

Microsoft

Affected Products

Microsoft Windows

Remediation

Refer to vendor advisory for the complete list of affected products and their respective patches.

Microsoft Web site

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