Microsoft warns for new IE vulnerability

Posted on Thursday, November 04 2010 @ 1:10 CET by Thomas De Maesschalck

TC Mag reports Microsoft published a security advisory about a newly discovered bug in Internet Explorer 6, 7 and 8 which could lead to remote code execution. The software giant doesn't believe the flaw requires an out-of-band update so it will likely be patched on next week's Patch Tuesday.

The vulnerability is present due to an invalid flag reference in the browser and has been already exploited, to very limited effect. Internet Explorer 7/8 users can keep safe by ensuring that Data Execution Prevention (DEP) is enabled and Microsoft offers a few more workarounds (available here) for IE6.

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Thomas De Maesschalck

Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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