CVE-2010-2568
Confirmed PUBLISHEDWindows 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...
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
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.
- CVE Published
- Jul 22, 2010
- Exploitation Reported
- Sep 15, 2022
- CVSS
- 7.8 High
- EPSS
- 91.3%
Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
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CVE References
- MS10-046 docs.microsoft.com · Vendor Advisory https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2...
- TA10-222A us-cert.gov · Third-Party Advisory http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-222A.html
- VU#940193 kb.cert.org · Third-Party Advisory http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/940193
- 40647 secunia.com · Third-Party Advisory http://secunia.com/advisories/40647
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:11564 oval.cisecurity.org · VDB Entry https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.m...
Show 9 more references
- 41732 securityfocus.com · VDB Entry http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/41732
- 1024216 securitytracker.com · VDB Entry http://securitytracker.com/id?1024216
- isc.sans.edu/diary.html isc.sans.edu · CVE Record http://isc.sans.edu/diary.html?storyid=9181
- f-secure.com/weblog/archives/00001986.html f-secure.com · CVE Record http://www.f-secure.com/weblog/archives/00001986.html
- krebsonsecurity.com/2010/07/experts-warn-of-new-windows-shortcut... krebsonsecurity.com · CVE Record http://krebsonsecurity.com/2010/07/experts-warn-of-new-windows-shortc...
- microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/2286198.mspx microsoft.com · CVE Record http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/2286198.mspx
- isc.sans.edu/diary.html isc.sans.edu · CVE Record http://isc.sans.edu/diary.html?storyid=9190
- f-secure.com/weblog/archives/new_rootkit_en.pdf f-secure.com · CVE Record http://www.f-secure.com/weblog/archives/new_rootkit_en.pdf
- geoffchappell.com/notes/security/stuxnet/ctrlfldr.htm geoffchappell.com · CVE Record https://www.geoffchappell.com/notes/security/stuxnet/ctrlfldr.htm
Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| CISA First | 2022-09-15 00:00 UTC |
Scanner Artifacts
Scanner and exploit-framework references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/smb/ms10_046_shortcut_icon_dllloader.rb | Apr 29, 2025 |
Virtual Patch
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CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2022-09-15 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2025-04-28 15:02:41 UTC
Scanner Integrations
Nuclei, Metasploit, and other scanner references for this CVE are listed on the Detection tab.
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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10:59 UTC about 1 year ago10:59 UTC · about 1 year ago
Metasploit module available
Exploit module available
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15:02 UTC about 1 year ago15:02 UTC · about 1 year ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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00:00 UTC almost 4 years ago00:00 UTC · almost 4 years ago
Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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10:00 UTC about 16 years ago10:00 UTC · about 16 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC about 16 years ago00:00 UTC · about 16 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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Confidence scoring, exploit status, sensor telemetry, PoCs, scanner integrations, mentions, and tags are available programmatically for VM, SOC, and CTI workflows.
Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2010-2568
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"epss_score": 0.91324,
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"active_exploitation_observed": false
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