Microsoft has rushed out a patch to correct the way Windows parses shortcuts, a vulnerability we reported two weeks ago. Hackers have been exploiting the bug, which Microsoft had warned was most likely to be spread by removable drives when AutoPlay was not disabled.
While the patch, rated critical, fixes currently supported Windows operating systems, Windows XP SP2 and Windows 2000 were not inclu
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Emergency Patch Fixes Windows Shortcut Vulnerability
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Asha 36 days ago
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Free Tools Can Fix Windows Shortcut Vulnerability
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Asha 42 days ago
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Security firms G Data Software and Sophos have released free tools that eliminate a vulnerability in an operating-system component called the Windows Shell for Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7. According to Microsoft, the vulnerability exists because Windows incorrectly parses shortcuts in such a way that malicious code may be executed whenever the icon of a specially crafted shortcut is d
Microsoft Warns of Windows Shortcut Vulnerability
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Asha 49 days ago
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Microsoft has released a security advisory addressing a vulnerability in the way Windows parses shortcuts. In Advisory 2286198, issued Friday and updated Monday, the software giant said "malicious code may be executed when a specially crafted shortcut is displayed," even without any user action to run the executable. The company said it is working on a security update.
In the advisory, Microsoft
RemoteCode Vulnerability Being Exploited in IE 6 and 7
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Asha 183 days ago
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Older versions of Internet Explorer are under attack. Microsoft warned Tuesday afternoon that cybercriminals are actively exploiting a security vulnerability that lets attackers execute malicious code from remote locations.
Microsoft`s internal investigation reveals that the latest version of the browser, Internet Explorer 8, is not affected. Likewise, Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack 4 on Mic
Light Patch Tuesday Wont Include VBScript Vulnerability
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Asha 187 days ago
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After a record-matching February that flooded corporate security departments with 13 bulletins to address 26 flaws, Microsoft`s March Patch Tuesday cycle will be more manageable for IT administrators. On March 9, Microsoft will ship two security updates to fix eight vulnerabilities in Windows and Office.
In its monthly advance notification, Microsoft gave a sneak peak into the bulletins. Both are
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