January 1, 2006
The "Do Not Use Email" Worm? Windows Exploit Sounds Profound
Microsoft Security Advisory (912840)"Vulnerability in Graphics Rendering Engine Could Allow Remote Code Execution"
This is rated very severe to critical.
If a patch doesn't come fast And get used by everyone, we may be in a bit of trouble.
Being New Year's weekend will make alerts and responses very slow.
Exploit code was posted to the net and is being aggressively deployed.
Allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code when someone visits a Web site that contains a specially crafted Windows Metafile (WMF) image.
Allows hackers to remotely access PCs and install malware through an imaging-handling technology in the Windows operating system.
Read The Microsoft Security Advisory
Washington Post Report
Windows Security Flaw Is 'Severe'
Newsfactor Report
Critical Flaw Detected in Windows Metafile
Bob
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