Microsoft warns for IE6/7 exploit

Posted on Tuesday, November 24 2009 @ 21:06 CET by Thomas De Maesschalck
CNET reports Microsoft warned dangerous exploit code for Internet Explorer is out in the wild, this exploit can potentially take control of PCs of users who visit a website hosting the code. Only Internet Explorer 6 and 7 are affected, users of IE8 do not need to worry.
"The exploit targets a vulnerability in the way Internet Explorer uses Cascading Style Sheet (CSS) information. CSS is used in many Web pages to define the presentation of the sites' content," Symantec wrote in a blog post this weekend.

"The exploit currently exhibits signs of poor reliability, but we expect that a fully functional, reliable exploit will be available in the near future," Symantec said. Symantec urges IE users to keep their antivirus software up-to-date, disable JavaScript, and visit only trusted Web sites, until Microsoft issues a patch for the hole.


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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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