Vulnerability 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."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 8 |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2003 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/509470/100/0/threaded
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-040A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-10-016/
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-00
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-00
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/55773
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/509470/100/0/threaded
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-040A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-10-016/
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-00
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-00
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/55773
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-0027?
CVE-2010-0027 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). 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 p...
How severe is CVE-2010-0027?
CVE-2010-0027 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-0027?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Vista.