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AU-2007.0010 -- AusCERT Update - [Win] - Updated information relating to Microsoft Windows Animated Cursor vulnerability

Date: 30 March 2007
References: AL-2007.0038  AU-2007.0011  ESB-2007.0215  

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AusCERT Update AU-2007.0010 - [Win]
Updated information relating to Microsoft Windows Animated Cursor
vulnerability
30 March 2007

        AusCERT Update Summary
        ----------------------

Product:              Microsoft Windows Vista
                      Microsoft Windows Server 2003
                      Microsoft Windows XP
                      Microsoft Windows 2000
Operating System:     Windows
Impact:               Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands
Access:               Remote/Unauthenticated

Ref:                  AL-2007.0038

Original Bulletin:  
  http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/935423.mspx

Microsoft have revised their Security Advisory to confirm that configuring 
Outlook to display email in plain text is a mitigation strategy. However, 
this mitigation strategy will not protect Microsoft Outlook Express.


AusCERT has made every effort to ensure that the information contained
in this document is accurate.  However, the decision to use the information
described is the responsibility of each user or organisation. The decision to
follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is
the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in
accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AusCERT
takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or
acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin.

If you believe that your computer system has been compromised or attacked in 
any way, we encourage you to let us know by completing the secure National IT 
Incident Reporting Form at:

        http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=3192

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The University of Queensland
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