CVE-2010-0027

Description

The URL validation functionality in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 6, 6 SP1, 7 and 8, and the ShellExecute API function in Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, and Server 2003 SP2, does not properly process input parameters, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary local programs via a crafted URL, aka "URL Validation Vulnerability."

Category

9.3
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 69.49% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A8464 vdb entry signature
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-007 vendor advisory
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-040A.html third party advisory us government resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/509470/100/0/threaded mailing list
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-10-016/
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-002 vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/55773 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2010-0027?
CVE-2010-0027 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2010-0027?
To fix CVE-2010-0027, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2010-0027 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2010-0027 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~69% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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