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CVE-2010-2568 Microsoft Windows

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.

CVSS
not scored

CWE-20

On CISA’s exploited list

Microsoft Windows Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Added
2022-09-15
Federal patch deadline
2022-10-06
Ransomware use
not known