CVE-2010-2568 — Microsoft Windows Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2010-2568: Microsoft Windows Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability (KEV)
| Vendor / project | Microsoft |
| Product | Windows |
| Date added | 2022-09-15 |
| Due date | 2022-10-06 |
| Ransomware campaign use | Unknown |
Description
Microsoft Windows incorrectly parses shortcuts in such a way that malicious code may be executed when the operating system displays the icon of a malicious shortcut file. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could execute code as the logged-on user.
Required action (CISA)
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Notes
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-046; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-2568
References
- NVD: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-2568
- KEV catalog: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog