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CVE-2010-2568

7.8 · HIGHActively Exploited

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 (…

Published Jul 22, 2010microsoftEPSS 91.32%

Overview

CVE-2010-2568 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_7. It was published on July 22, 2010 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_7 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refisc.sans.edu/diary.html?storyid=9181Refisc.sans.edu/diary.html?storyid=9190Refkrebsonsecurity.com/2010/07/experts-warn-of-new-windows-shortcut-flaw/Refsecunia.com/advisories/40647Refsecuritytracker.com/id?1024216Refwww.f-secure.com/weblog/archives/00001986.htmlRefwww.f-secure.com/weblog/archives/new_rootkit_en.pdfRefwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/940193Refwww.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/2286198.mspxRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/41732

How CyberStrike helps

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2568?

CVE-2010-2568 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_7. It was published on July 22, 2010 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.

How severe is CVE-2010-2568?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2010-2568?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_7 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2010-2568?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2010-2568 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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