Microsoft’s Missed Patch: ZDI-CAN-25373 Vulnerability Leaves Global Chaos in its Wake
ZDI-CAN-25373 is the cyber world’s latest celebrity, charming 11 state-sponsored threat groups from North Korea, Iran, Russia, and China since 2017. This Windows Shell Link vulnerability has been the star of cyber-espionage and data theft, while Microsoft plays hard to get with a security patch.
Hot Take:
Looks like Windows Shell Link files have been moonlighting as secret agents for the world’s most notorious cyber spies! With North Korea, Iran, Russia, and China all trying their hand at cyber-espionage, it’s as if James Bond himself left his fingerprint on every .lnk file on the planet. As for Microsoft, they’re sitting back with popcorn, labeling the whole ordeal as “low risk.” Who knew the real espionage action was happening in our Windows directories?
Key Points:
- ZDI-CAN-25373 is a vulnerability affecting Windows Shell Link (.lnk) files.
- Exploited by 11 state-sponsored groups from North Korea, Iran, Russia, and China.
- Nearly 1000 malicious .lnk samples identified, but actual numbers likely higher.
- Microsoft has not released a patch, citing low risk.
- High-risk sectors include government, finance, and defense industries.