Microsoft: 0Day Exploit Targeting Word, Outlook

Microsoft warned today that attackers are exploiting a previously unknown security hole in Microsoft Word that can be used to foist malicious code if users open a specially crafted text file, or merely preview the message in Microsoft Outlook. In a notice published today, Microsoft advised: “Microsoft is aware of a vulnerability affecting supported versions of … Читать далее

Microsoft Warns of Zero-Day Attack on Office

Microsoft warned today that attackers are targeting a previously unknown security vulnerability in some versions of Microsoft Office and Windows. The company also has shipped an interim “Fix-It” tool to blunt attacks on the flaw until it has time to develop and release a more comprehensive patch. In a post on its Technet blog, Microsoft … Читать далее

Microsoft Issues Fix for Zero-Day IE Flaw

Microsoft today deviated from its usual monthly patch cycle in issuing an emergency security update to fix a critical security hole in its Internet Explorer Web browser that attackers have been exploiting to break into Windows PCs. The update, MS13-008, addresses a single vulnerability in IE versions 6 through 8, and is available through Windows … Читать далее

Microsoft Fixes Zero-Day, Four Other Flaws in IE

Microsoft has released an emergency update for Internet Explorer that fixes at least five vulnerabilities in the default Web browser on Windows, including a zero-day flaw that miscreants have been using to break into vulnerable systems. The patch, MS12-063, is available through Windows Update or via Automatic Update. If you installed the stopgap “fix it” … Читать далее