CVE-2010-0027 describes a URL validation vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 5.01 through 8, and the ShellExecute API in Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2/SP3, and Server 2003 SP2. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary local programs by crafting a malicious URL that bypasses proper input parameter processing. With a CVSS score of 9.3, this vulnerability is critical, indicating a network-based attack with medium complexity that can lead to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on CISA's KEV catalog, an ExploitDB entry exists for Internet Explorer 8, suggesting public exploit code is available, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
8CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:8:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
8.0.6001CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:8.0.6001:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
Range not provided by sourceCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2003:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:*:*:x32:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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