CVE-2010-2568

CISA 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 & references

• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-046
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-2568

Where this lands in 800-53

Vulnerability data triggers these controls during assessment and continuous monitoring.

• RA-5 · Vulnerability Monitoring and Scanning
• SI-2 · Flaw Remediation
• CM-6 · Configuration Settings
• SI-7 · Software, Firmware, and Information Integrity
• CM-8 · System Component Inventory

External lookups

• NVD · CVE-2010-2568
• CVE.org · CVE-2010-2568
• CISA KEV catalog (canonical)