Remote code execution when parsing URLs in Microsoft Windows



| Updated: 2017-01-03
Risk Critical
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2010-1885
CWE-ID CWE-20
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
Vulnerable software
 Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one critical risk vulnerability.

1) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU3086

Risk: Critical

CVSSv4.0: 8.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red]

CVE-ID: CVE-2010-1885

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to an error when parsing URLs within Microsoft Help and Support Center. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted hcp:// URL, trick the victim into clicking on it and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in compromise of vulnerable system.

Note: this vulnerability is being actively exploited.

Mitigation

Install updates from Microsoft website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: XP

Windows Server: 2003

CPE2.3 External links

https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/2219475
https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/ms10-042


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.



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