EXPOSURES › CVE-2010-2568
CVE-2010-2568
HIGH ⌖ ON CISA KEV · EXPLOITED
DETAIL
⚡ RCE
⌖ EXPLOITED IN THE WILD
SHAME 72/100
rceexploited-in-wildunpatched
CVE-2010-2568: Remote code execution in Windows due to shortcut parsing flaw
A critical vulnerability in Microsoft Windows allowed malicious shortcuts to execute arbitrary code, posing a high risk to DIB systems.
Shame score — Critical remote code execution flaw actively exploited in the field.
▸ RECOMMENDED ACTION Actively exploited (CISA KEV) — remediate now, ahead of your normal patch cycle.
PLAYERS IMPLICATED
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.
AFFECTED FEDRAMP PRODUCTS · 4
| PRODUCT | STATUS |
|---|---|
| Azure Commercial Cloud Microsoft |
Authorized |
| Azure Government (includes Dynamics 365) Microsoft |
Authorized |
| Microsoft Office 365 GCC High Microsoft |
In Process |
| Office 365 Multi-Tenant & Supporting Services Microsoft |
Authorized |