Microsoft Warns of Windows Image-Handling Flaw

November 9th 2005 | Microsoft

Microsoft warned users on Tuesday of a new “critical”-rated flaw in recent versions of Windows that could allow attackers to take control of a system by embedding malicious software code into digital images.

Users of Windows XP, Windows Server and an updated version of Windows 2000 were vulnerable to an attack unless they installed a software patch.

Microsoft issued the patches as part of its monthly security bulletin, which it adopted in 2003 to make it easier for users and computer system administrators to install patches and keep track of vulnerabilities in Microsoft’s software. Users can also download the patches to fix the software flaws at www.microsoft.com/security.

Reuters

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Microsoft Warns of Windows Image-Handling Flaw
Published in: Microsoft on 2005-11-09