🛡 H3lium@infosec.exchange/:~# :blinking_cursor:​<p>"🚨 Alert: New Exploit CVE-2024-21412 Unveiled 🚨"</p><p>An important vulnerability, CVE-2024-21412, with a CVSS score of 8.1, has been disclosed. This flaw in Internet Shortcut Files allows an unauthenticated attacker to bypass security features by sending a specially crafted file. The exploit relies on social engineering, as the attacker cannot force the user to click but must convince them to do so. This vulnerability is already being exploited in the wild, and Microsoft has released an official fix to counteract this security threat. </p><p>For a detailed breakdown of the attack vectors associated with CVE-2024-21412, visit the MITRE database to understand how this exploit works and the best practices to mitigate such risks.</p><p>Tags: <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/CyberSecurity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CyberSecurity</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/Vulnerability" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Vulnerability</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/CVE2024_21412" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CVE2024_21412</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/InfoSec" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>InfoSec</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/PatchManagement" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PatchManagement</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/SocialEngineering" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SocialEngineering</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/SecurityUpdate" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SecurityUpdate</span></a> 🛡️🔧💡</p><p>Remember, cybersecurity is not just about the technology but also about understanding the human element. Educate your team and community on the importance of scrutinizing files before clicking, regardless of the source.</p><p><a href="https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-21412" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">MITRE CVE-2024-21412 Summary</a> and <a href="https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-21412" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">MS advisory</a></p>