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$5 submissions · 11-03-2010, 01:48 PM

Ubuntu's beginning to look real good right now

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sec...y/2458511.mspx

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The vulnerability exists due to an invalid flag reference within Internet Explorer. It is possible under certain conditions for the invalid flag reference to be accessed after an object is deleted. In a specially-crafted attack, in attempting to access a freed object, Internet Explorer can be caused to allow remote code execution.

At this time, we are aware of targeted attacks attempting to use this vulnerability. We will continue to monitor the threat environment and update this advisory if this situation changes. On completion of this investigation, Microsoft will take the appropriate action to protect our customers, which may include providing a solution through our monthly security update release process, or an out-of-cycle security update, depending on customer needs.

We are actively working with partners in our Microsoft Active Protections Program (MAPP) and our Microsoft Security Response Alliance (MSRA) programs to provide information that they can use to provide broader protections to customers. In addition, we are actively working with partners to monitor the threat landscape and take action against malicious sites that attempt to exploit this vulnerability.

Microsoft continues to encourage customers to follow the "Protect Your Computer" guidance of enabling a firewall, applying all software updates and installing anti-virus and anti-spyware software. Additional information can be found at Security at home.

BIGTYMER · 11-03-2010, 01:50 PM

Great... Another install thats going to require a reboot.

DamianJ · 11-03-2010, 01:51 PM

NO wais, an IE error?!!1?

BestXXXPorn · 11-03-2010, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by $5 submissions

Ubuntu's beginning to look real good right now

Why? So you don't even get the security warnings? No thanks... High profile product means lots of hack attempts and even if you have less bugs overall, you'll still have more bugs come to light.

I'll take prompt notifications and turnaround times on fixes any fucking day of the week.

If you know the first thing about running a Linux box you'll know that warnings simply don't come from one place, bug rates are as high or higher, and with open source software you can sometimes wait weeks for an exploit to be patched.

$5 submissions · 11-03-2010, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by DamianJ

NO wais, an IE error?!!1?

I know, huh? Kinda sad

11-03-2010, 01:50 PM	#2
BIGTYMER Junior Achiever Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Walled Garden Posts: 17,066	Great... Another install thats going to require a reboot.

11-03-2010, 01:51 PM	#3
DamianJ Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: A magical land Posts: 15,808	NO wais, an IE error?!!1?