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optiq
January 4th, 2006, 02:34 PM
Theres a pretty dangerous exploint that Microsoft wont address until patch tuesday (jan 10th). I'm hardly an active member and I'm unsure if anybody already posted a warning. A maliciously constructed image could be used to exploit a security vulnerability and run arbitrary code. Windows users could simply browse the wrong website or receive an email. Theres even been accounts of exploitation through programs like Lotus Notes. The threat is a bit over blown by media coverage but it is definately a severe threat that shouldnt be ignored.


Official Microsoft Advisory:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/912840.mspx

Majestic_Lion
January 4th, 2006, 02:48 PM
Caught this last night on Cnet...thanks, good posting.

duce2k
January 4th, 2006, 03:17 PM
Thanks for the info.