ID:1673 - Exploit for Improper input validation in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2010-1885

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Vulnerability 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.

Remediation