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Image Causes Exploitable Overflow in Microsoft Products

Posted by Zonk on from the that's-a-spicy-picture dept.

Em Adespoton writes "Core Security researchers discovered that by electing a specially-crafted graphic as the user's display picture in MSN Messenger, an attacker could trigger a buffer overflow vulnerability on the chat partner's computer. Through this, it is possible to covertly take over machines running instant messaging software. Windows Messenger and Windows Media Player are also affected by this vulnerability. The story is also available at Newsfactor.com and SearchSecurity.com."

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  1. It's a lie by Swamii · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Simply cannot be, because Windows is more secure than Linux. So you see, there's nothing to worry about. Move along.

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  2. Talk about Timing! by MerryGoByeBye · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Didn't MS's whatshisface JUST say that Windows is more secure than Linux? Hoo-hoo!

    So, tell us again, just HOW is a system based on a more monolithic design more secure than a bunch discrete components interfacing through an open standard?

  3. There's already a fix. . . . by SupremeTaco · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Just visit for a downloadable fix.

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  4. Hmmmm by Spy+der+Mann · · Score: 0, Redundant

    If I got a penny for each redundant /. post...

    there should be a RTFRPFYM (Read the F* Redundant posts first, you moron) acronym.

    What do you think, guys?

  5. Ha Ha! by Luscious868 · · Score: 0, Redundant

    On the same day that we have a story about a Microsoft security chief spouting on about how Windows is safer than Linux. How fitting!