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| 16 Jul 2010 | #1 |
| | Microsoft Security Advisory (2286198) Microsoft has released Security Advisory 2286198, which addresses a publicly reported vulnerability in Windows Shell. From the Security Advisory: Quote: "The vulnerability exists because Windows incorrectly parses shortcuts in such a way that malicious code may be executed when the user clicks the displayed icon of a specially crafted shortcut. This vulnerability is most likely to be exploited through removable drives." To disable AutoPlay the prerequisites in Microsoft KB Article 967715 must first be installed. If your computer is up-to-date, they are already installed. The KB Article also includes instructions on "How to disable the Autorun functionality in Windows". Note that it is additionally reported on the MSRC Blog that, "In the wild, this vulnerability has been found operating in conjunction with the Stuxnet malware". For more information on Stuxnet, see the MMPC blog post. Of further interest, as the MSRC Blog reports Quote: "signatures in up-to-date versions of Microsoft Security Essentials, Microsoft Forefront Client Security, Windows Live OneCare, the Forefront Threat Management Gateway, and the Windows Live Safety Platform protect customers against the Stuxnet malware."
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| 17 Jul 2010 | #2 |
| | This applies to Microsoft Windows 2000 Windows XP Service Pack 2 Windows XP Service Pack 3 Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 Not Win 7 |
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| 17 Jul 2010 | #3 |
| | Hi, justalogin. AutoPlay for removable disks is automatically disabled on Windows 7. In the event you have enabled AutoPlay, it is strongly advised that it be disabled. See this tutorial and follow the instructions to disable AutoPlay if you enabled it: AutoPlay - Enable or Disable AutoRun |
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