CVE-2010-2568
Microsoft Windows Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVSS
—
No CVSS
EPSS
91.3%
p100
KEV
YES
Sep 15, 2022
Exploit Today
80
0-100
Published: — · Last modified: —
Product
Microsoft / Windows
Vulnerability
Microsoft Windows Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Added to KEV
Sep 15, 2022
Remediate by
Oct 6, 2022
Known ransomware use
No
Summary 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
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