could allow an attacker to take control of computers running any version of Windows except for Windows ME.
I wonder if they truly took the time to try it on win311 when they say "any version of Windows...".Originally posted by Ivan Seeking
"The software giant issued a patch Wednesday morning to plug a critical security hole that could allow an attacker to take control of computers running any version of Windows except for Windows ME."
http://news.com.com/2100-1009_3-1026420.html
Microsoft has warned about a critical flaw in the Windows operating system that could allow malicious actors to take control of a user's computer.
This flaw has been given a severity rating of 10 out of 10 by Microsoft, indicating that it is extremely critical and could have a widespread impact.
The flaw can be exploited through a specially crafted image file, such as a JPEG or PNG file, that can be sent to a user via email or downloaded from a malicious website.
Yes, Microsoft has released a security update to address this critical flaw. Users are advised to install this update as soon as possible to protect their systems.
Users can protect themselves by avoiding opening or downloading image files from untrusted sources and ensuring that their antivirus software is up-to-date. It is also recommended to enable automatic updates for Windows to ensure timely installation of security updates.