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Microsoft Warns of Windows 7 Graphics Flaw

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the leaky-pipes-make-for-wet-basements dept.

Barence writes "A flaw with the graphics driver in Windows 7 could compromise the stability and security of PCs, Microsoft has warned. The vulnerability lies in the Windows Canonical Display Driver (cdd.dll) for the 64-bit versions of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2. Microsoft claims that the flaw could lead to machines rebooting or even allow a hacker to remotely execute code, although it claims either eventuality is improbable. Concerned users are being advised to disable Windows Aero until Microsoft can issue a fix."

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  1. Oh, sure, fine... by MediaCastleX · · Score: 4, Interesting

    ...This is why I wait to get my tech. I might be on the waning edge of things, but at least I get them when they work.

  2. WinServer? by Toreo+asesino · · Score: 3, Interesting

    Areo isn't even installed by default with Windows Server 2008 - you have to install it, reboot, and then enable it. That's hardly any attack vector at all IMO.

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