Internet Explorer users face drive-by attacks targeting new 0-day bug

The vulnerabilities in various configurations of IE versions 7, 8, 9, and 10 running on Windows XP and Windows 7 are separate from the Microsoft Windows and Office graphics flaw that's also under active exploit at the moment.
One flaw allows attackers to access and control computer memory, and another leaks system information needed to capitalize on the first bug.

code_duck2• 13 years ago

The attackers embedded the exploit code directly "into a strategically important website, known to draw visitors that are likely interested in national and international security policy," the researchers wrote.

Anyone know which site they're referring to?

TheSpiceIsLife• 13 years ago

arstechnica?

eksith2• 13 years ago

The more I see stories like this, the more I'm convinced, truly security conscious people should be browsing the web in Lynx.

handsomeransoms• 13 years ago

telnet port 80 or bust

eksith2• 13 years ago

Ah, yes, well that too ;)

skue• 13 years ago

The truly paranoid can go hard core: telnet 443

deanclatworthy• 13 years ago

This is the first I've heard about EMET. Can any of our resident security gurus comment on whether it's worth installing?

Internet Explorer users face drive-by attacks targeting new 0-day bug

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