CVE-2010-2568: Microsoft Windows Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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.
· high severity · unattributed attribution
Evidence and provenance
- Original source
- CISA KEV report ↗
- Published
- 2022-09-15T00:00:00Z
- Confidence basis
- No actor match
- Record ID
2536d2253a41318927df
Vulnerabilities
CVE-2010-2568
Use and citation
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