Stryder Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 Computer code that exploits a critical new software vulnerability in the Windows XP and Windows 2000 operating systems is circulating on the Internet, according to security experts.Two examples of "exploit" code for a buffer overrun in the Windows Workstation Service were posted to security-related Internet discussion groups on Friday and Saturday. Both exploits have been tested and work, according to Dan Ingevaldson, director of X-Force at Internet Security Systems. Full Story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nlinecomputers Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 This is covered by Microsoft Security Bulletin MS03-049Link to Bulletin and Patches.Looks like the scriptkiddes are linning up for the chance to fling the next Blaster out on the net. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stryder Posted November 18, 2003 Author Share Posted November 18, 2003 Yep, folks never seem to get bored with this type of stuff. You would think they would find something more interesting and entertaining to do with their time.My next project is to learn how to set up a linux router/firewall and put my network behind that. It is currently behind a Linksys router which helps a lot with the above mentioned exploits and some others, but I would feel much better being behind a true hardware firewall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LilBambi Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 Thanks for the heads up and the links! Quite right ... you'd think they would find something better to do with their time ... something productive perhaps, instead of destructive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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