CVE-2010-2568

Microsoft Windows Remote Code Execution

7.8 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)Public exploitEPSS 91.3%

Published22 Jul 2010
Added to CISA KEV15 Sept 2022
Remediation due6 Oct 2022

Description

Windows Shell in Microsoft Windows XP SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista SP1 and SP2, Server 2008 SP2 and R2, and Windows 7 allows local users or remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) .LNK or (2) .PIF shortcut file, which is not properly handled during icon display in Windows Explorer, as demonstrated in the wild in July 2010, and originally reported for malware that leverages CVE-2010-2772 in Siemens WinCC SCADA systems.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionRequired

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Microsoft Windows 7all versions

Microsoft Windows Server 2003all versions

Microsoft Windows Server 2008r2

Microsoft Windows Vistaall versions

Microsoft Windows Xpall versions

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Patch & vendor advisories

References

http://isc.sans.edu/diary.html?storyid=9181ExploitIssue Tracking
http://isc.sans.edu/diary.html?storyid=9190Issue Tracking
http://krebsonsecurity.com/2010/07/experts-warn-of-new-windows-shortcut-flaw/Press/Media Coverage
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-046PatchVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/40647Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1024216Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11564Broken Link
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2010-2568US Government Resource
https://www.geoffchappell.com/notes/security/stuxnet/ctrlfldr.htmThird Party Advisory
http://www.f-secure.com/weblog/archives/00001986.htmlNot Applicable

and 5 more references

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2010-2568 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2010-2568 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 15 Sept 2022.

How severe is CVE-2010-2568?

CVE-2010-2568 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 91.3% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2010-2568?

Affected products include Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Xp.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2568?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.