CVE-2010-2568 · netVigilance record NV22-0514
Microsoft Windows Remote Code Execution
past due
What to do
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
CISA deadline 2022-10-06 · passed 3 years 11 months ago · applies to US federal civilian agencies; used elsewhere as a reference SLA
What happened
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.
Who is affected
Microsoft Windows. Affected version ranges are listed in the vendor advisory and the NVD entry linked under Sources.
Weakness class: CWE-20.
Timeline
- Added to CISA KEVExploitation in the wild confirmed by CISA
- CISA remediation deadlinepassed 3 years 11 months ago
Sources
- NVD entry for CVE-2010-2568 nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-2568
- CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog
- docs.microsoft.com docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-046
- nvd.nist.gov nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-2568