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  1. Really classic uT doesn't seem to be vulnerable by Artem+S.+Tashkinov · · Score: 5, Informative · on uTorrent Client Affected by Some Pretty Severe Security Flaws (bleepingcomputer.com)

    Just tested the sample exploits against uTorrent 2.2.1 build 25302 - none has worked.

  2. Re:Ummm, not at all by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0 · on Ask Slashdot: How Dead Is Antivirus, Exactly?

    Anti-virus is still extremely useful. It is not an end in and of itself, it isn't a panacea that will keep you safe from everything, but it is a useful layer of security.

    Are you sure?

  3. Sophos is a security firm? by F-3582 · · Score: 3, Interesting · on Microsoft Dumps Partner For Fake Support Call Scam

    Seriously, they should start thinking about changing business after this.

  4. Java 6 u19 Works Fine by rliden · · Score: 1 · on Sun Pushes Emergency Java Patch

    I have Java 6 update 19 installed and I get the same error and failed attempt using this link (weird url but it's the one from the TFA): test demo. The author also said the fix wasn't mentioned in the patch notes. Could this vulnerability have been fixed in a previous version and no one actually tested what versions/updates were actually vulnerable before publishing these articles, or did I miss something?

  5. Re:How to disable Java? by mtxf · · Score: 2, Informative · on Serious New Java Flaw Affects All Browsers

    Replying to myself, I know. I also just read TFA (!) and disabling the Java Platform plugin alone isn't enough!

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    Affected Software
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    All versions since Java SE 6 update 10 for Microsoft Windows are believed to be
    affected by this vulnerability. Disabling the java plugin is not sufficient to
    prevent exploitation, as the toolkit is installed independently.

    There's a seperate plugin called something like Java Deployment Toolkit which you also need to kill.

    To check if you're vulnerable, PoC is here: http://lock.cmpxchg8b.com/bb5eafbc6c6e67e11c4afc88b4e1dd22/testcase.html