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The WMF exploit was an intentional back door?
13.Jan.06 | Leave a Comment
Ok, this is the darndest thing I’ve heard in a while. At least a week. First I saw it mentioned at Steve Gibson’s site as I was grabbing Security Now #22. Then it bubbled up on Slashdot today too.
Leo and I carefully examine the operation of the recently patched Windows MetaFile vulnerability. [...]
WMF vulnerability - official patch released!
05.Jan.06 | Leave a Comment
Microsoft released their official patch for the WMF Vulnerability early. It went out around 2pm today. Hie thee to windows update to get yours fixed (or wait for your automatic updates if you’re not in a huge hurry).
Lots of info on this guy over at f-secure. Looks like I beat Steve Gibson [...]
Hopefully one last bit on the WMF issue
01.Jan.06 | Leave a Comment
Ok, I’m sure everyone is tired of reading about this thing… but do some searching and be prepared to marvel at the many varied way that this exploit is being.. exploited. Truly, it is terrible.
So, I’d seriously like to suggest you read this article from Steve Gibson on a “New High Quality Temporary WMF [...]
More on today’s Windows Exploit
28.Dec.05 | Leave a Comment
The folks at Sunbelt have some good work-arounds. If you’re waiting for Microsoft and/or your Antivirus vendor to catch up, give that article a read in the meantime.
I’m pleased that Symantec came out with updated signature files so quickly this afternoon. We got the office all patched up before anyone managed to get [...]
