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CVE-2010-2568

Microsoft Windows Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Microsoft WindowsOperating systems
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CVSS
7.8High
ExploitationExploited in the wildAdded to KEV 15 Sep 2022CISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)89.6%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 99% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
Fixed inNone listedNo source names a fixed version. Check the vendor advisory below
Federal deadline6 Oct 2022Remediation due date for US federal agenciesCISA KEV
CISA required actionApply updates per vendor instructions. CISA KEV

What fixes it

No source in this snapshot names a fixed version. The vendor advisories under References are the place to check.

Timeline

  1. 16 Jul 2010Exploit code publicMetasploit
  2. 22 Jul 2010, 10:00 UTCPublishedCVE List
  3. 15 Sep 2022Added to CISA KEVCISA KEV

Public exploit code and templates 4

  • Exploit moduleMicrosoft Windows Shell LNK Code Execution 16 Jul 2010Metasploit
  • Exploit moduleMicrosoft Windows Shell LNK Code Execution 16 Jul 2010Metasploit
  • Local exploitMicrosoft Windows - Automatic .LNK Shortcut File Code Execution 18 Jul 2010Exploit-DB
  • Remote exploitMicrosoft Windows - Shell LNK Code Execution (MS10-046) (Metasploit) 21 Sep 2010Exploit-DB

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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.

Text from CVE List

Affected versions 1

  • n/aaffected: n/aCVE List

References 5