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CVE-2010-2568 — Microsoft Windows Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CISA KEV listed Added September 15, 2022 Remediate by October 6, 2022

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

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