Microsoft Windows Shortcut 'LNK/PIF' Files Automatic File Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	41732
Class:	Design Error
CVE:	CVE-2010-2568
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Jul 15 2010 12:00AM
Updated:	Jul 15 2015 12:13AM
Credit:	VirusBlokAda
Vulnerable:	Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition SP3 Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition SP2 Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition SP1 Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition SP3 Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition SP2 Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP3 Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP1 Microsoft Windows XP Professional Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition SP3 Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition SP2 Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition SP1 Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition Microsoft Windows XP Home SP3 Microsoft Windows XP Home SP2 Microsoft Windows XP Home SP1 Microsoft Windows XP Home Microsoft Windows XP Gold 0 Microsoft Windows XP Embedded Update Rollup 1.0 Microsoft Windows XP Embedded SP2 Feature Pack 2007 0 Microsoft Windows XP Embedded SP3 Microsoft Windows XP Embedded SP2 Microsoft Windows XP Embedded SP1 Microsoft Windows XP Embedded Microsoft Windows XP 64-bit Edition Version 2003 SP1 Microsoft Windows XP 64-bit Edition Version 2003 Microsoft Windows XP 64-bit Edition SP1 Microsoft Windows XP 64-bit Edition Microsoft Windows XP 0 Microsoft Windows Vista x64 Edition SP2 Microsoft Windows Vista x64 Edition SP1 Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit edition SP2 Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit edition SP1 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit edition SP2 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit edition SP1 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic 64-bit edition SP2 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic 64-bit edition SP1 Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise 64-bit edition SP2 Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise 64-bit edition SP1 Microsoft Windows Vista December CTP SP2 Microsoft Windows Vista December CTP SP1 Microsoft Windows Vista Business 64-bit edition SP2 Microsoft Windows Vista Business 64-bit edition SP1 Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate SP2 Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate SP1 Microsoft Windows Vista SP2 Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP2 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic SP2 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic SP1 Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise SP2 Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise SP1 Microsoft Windows Vista Business SP2 Microsoft Windows Vista Business SP1 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Standard Edition X64 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Standard Edition SP2 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Standard Edition Itanium Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Standard Edition - Gold Itanium Microsoft Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems SP2 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems R2 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems 0 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems SP2 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems R2 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems 0 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems SP2 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems 0 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition SP2 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Datacenter Edition SP2 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 SP2 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Web Edition SP2 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition SP2 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Itanium SP2 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise x64 Edition SP2 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Datacenter x64 Edition SP2 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2 Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 0 Microsoft Windows 7 Starter 0 Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 0 Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 0 Microsoft Windows 7 for x64-based Systems 0 Microsoft Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems 0 Avaya Messaging Application Server MM 3.1 Avaya Messaging Application Server MM 3.0 Avaya Messaging Application Server MM 2.0 Avaya Messaging Application Server MM 1.1 Avaya Messaging Application Server 5 Avaya Messaging Application Server 4 Avaya Messaging Application Server 0 Avaya Meeting Exchange - Webportal 0 Avaya Meeting Exchange - Web Conferencing Server 0 Avaya Meeting Exchange - Streaming Server 0 Avaya Meeting Exchange - Recording Server 0 Avaya Meeting Exchange - Client Registration Server 0 Avaya Aura Conferencing 6.0 Standard
Not Vulnerable:

Microsoft Windows Shortcut 'LNK/PIF' Files Automatic File Execution Vulnerability

Microsoft Windows is prone to a vulnerability that may allow a file to automatically run because the software fails to properly handle 'LNK' files or 'PIF' files.

An attacker may exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code. The attacker must entice a victim to view a specially crafted shortcut.

NOTE: This issue is being exploited in the wild with W32.Stuxnet (previously known as W32.Temphid).

This issue affects Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Server 2008.

Microsoft Windows Shortcut 'LNK/PIF' Files Automatic File Execution Vulnerability

To exploit this issue, an attacker must entice an unsuspecting user to view an icon of a maliciously crafted shortcut file.

This issue is being exploited in the wild with W32.Stuxnet (previously known as W32.Temphid).

Immunity has released the following exploit to members of the Immunity Partners program:

https://www.immunityinc.com/downloads/immpartners/winshell_lnk.tar.gz

The following exploits are available:

Core Security Technologies has developed a working commercial exploit for its CORE IMPACT product. This exploit is not otherwise publicly available or known to be circulating in the wild.

• /data/vulnerabilities/exploits/41732.rar
• /data/vulnerabilities/exploits/41732.rb

Microsoft Windows Shortcut 'LNK/PIF' Files Automatic File Execution Vulnerability

Solution:
Vendor updates are available. Please see the referenced advisory for more information.


Microsoft Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems SP2

• Microsoft Security Update for Windows Server 2008 (KB2286198)
  http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=3AABD189-7D4C -4C9F-8854-F33127B1C309

Microsoft Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems R2

• Microsoft Security Update for Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Edition (KB2286198)
  http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=0D9DD09B-DB40 -462B-88B0-4DBB8180E81F

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Datacenter x64 Edition SP2

• Microsoft Security Update for Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition (KB2286198)
  http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=923DE214-C4FA -41E6-8307-2C5A37F13E8E

Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition SP3

• Microsoft Security Update for Windows XP (KB2286198)
  http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=12361875-B453 -45E8-852B-90F2727894FD

Microsoft Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems 0

• Microsoft Security Update for Windows 7 (KB2286198)
  http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=22E62B5C-E4C1 -47D0-AE4A-8BD2D70D0A0A

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Web Edition SP2

• Microsoft Security Update for Windows Server 2003 (KB2286198)
  http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=32FE91EF-5A8D -4095-90EE-2CA216696B09

Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition SP2

• Microsoft Security Update for Windows XP x64 Edition (KB2286198)
  http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=3B44BD67-48E2 -497F-9165-42A702E2CC0D

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 SP2

• Microsoft Security Update for Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition (KB2286198)
  http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=923DE214-C4FA -41E6-8307-2C5A37F13E8E

Microsoft Windows Vista x64 Edition SP1

• Microsoft Security Update for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB2286198)
  http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=37648E95-05C2 -4802-9A0F-660200BAA229

Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition SP3

• Microsoft Security Update for Windows XP (KB2286198)
  http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=12361875-B453 -45E8-852B-90F2727894FD

Microsoft Windows Vista SP1

• Microsoft Security Update for Windows Vista (KB2286198)
  http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=52748886-6280 -4247-8CBD-F64DB229EE66

Microsoft Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems 0

• Microsoft Security Update for Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition (KB2286198)
  http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=29C6FC2D-D318 -4A63-9AB2-82E84272AAF2

Microsoft Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems SP2

• Microsoft Security Update for Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems (KB2286198)
  http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=CFE227B5-6660 -49F8-9D71-A997DD83DE0B

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2

• Microsoft Security Update for Windows Server 2003 (KB2286198)
  http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=32FE91EF-5A8D -4095-90EE-2CA216696B09

Microsoft Windows 7 for x64-based Systems 0

• Microsoft Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2286198)
  http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=9499F771-C388 -4DE3-A5C7-8CC8B00B4395

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition SP2

• Microsoft Security Update for Windows Server 2003 (KB2286198)
  http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=32FE91EF-5A8D -4095-90EE-2CA216696B09

Microsoft Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems SP2

• Microsoft Security Update for Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition (KB2286198)
  http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=29C6FC2D-D318 -4A63-9AB2-82E84272AAF2

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Itanium SP2

• Microsoft Security Update for Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems (KB2286198)
  http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=63AA5F8A-FE47 -4892-B905-B54E4F3B6580

Microsoft Windows Vista SP2

• Microsoft Security Update for Windows Vista (KB2286198)
  http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=52748886-6280 -4247-8CBD-F64DB229EE66

Microsoft Windows XP Home SP3

• Microsoft Security Update for Windows XP (KB2286198)
  http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=12361875-B453 -45E8-852B-90F2727894FD

Microsoft Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems R2

• Microsoft Security Update for Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems (KB2286198)
  http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=CE2BB5D4-F661 -44E3-AC28-0B81F7B72670

Microsoft Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems 0

• Microsoft Security Update for Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems (KB2286198)
  http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=CFE227B5-6660 -49F8-9D71-A997DD83DE0B

Microsoft Windows Vista x64 Edition SP2

• Microsoft Security Update for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB2286198)
  http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=37648E95-05C2 -4802-9A0F-660200BAA229

Microsoft Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems 0

• Microsoft Security Update for Windows Server 2008 (KB2286198)
  http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=3AABD189-7D4C -4C9F-8854-F33127B1C309

Microsoft Windows Shortcut 'LNK/PIF' Files Automatic File Execution Vulnerability

References:

• Out of Band Release to address Microsoft Security Advisory 2286198 (Microsoft)
  
• Experts Warn of New Windows Shortcut Flaw (Krebs on Security)
  
• Microsoft Homepage (Microsoft)
  
• Microsoft Security Advisory: Vulnerability in Windows Shell could allow remote c (Microsoft Support)
  
• Security Advisory 2286198 Released (Microsoft)
  
• Security Advisory 2286198 Updated (Microsoft Security Response Center)
  
• ASA-2010-202 MS10-046 Vulnerability in Windows Shell Could Allow Remote Code Exe (Avaya)
  
• Microsoft Security Advisory (2286198) (Microsoft)
  
• Microsoft Security Bulletin MS10-046 (Microsoft)
  
• Vulnerability Note VU#940193 Microsoft Windows automatically executes code speci (US-CERT)