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Title: Windows zero-day vulnerability uses shortcut files on USB
Post by: Clive on July 19, 2010, 20:01

The security community was buzzing today about a potential new zero-day vulnerability in Windows.

LINK (http://www.sophos.com/blogs/chetw/g/2010/07/15/windows-day-vulnerability-shortcut-files-usb/)

Title: Re: Windows zero-day vulnerability uses shortcut files on USB
Post by: Simon on July 19, 2010, 23:33

:sigh:

Title: Re: Windows zero-day vulnerability uses shortcut files on USB
Post by: Rik on July 20, 2010, 11:32

Makes you think of Demis Roussos, doesn't it.

Title: Re: Windows zero-day vulnerability uses shortcut files on USB
Post by: Simon on July 20, 2010, 12:25

Err... no.  :dunno:

Title: Re: Windows zero-day vulnerability uses shortcut files on USB
Post by: Rik on July 20, 2010, 12:32

For ever and ever?

Title: Re: Windows zero-day vulnerability uses shortcut files on USB
Post by: Simon on July 20, 2010, 12:45

Oh dear.  I'm happy to say I'd forgotten that.  ;D

Title: Re: Windows zero-day vulnerability uses shortcut files on USB
Post by: Rik on July 20, 2010, 12:52

I can't get the bloody song out of my head now. :)

Title: Re: Windows zero-day vulnerability uses shortcut files on USB
Post by: Simon on July 20, 2010, 13:32

;D

Title: Re: Windows zero-day vulnerability uses shortcut files on USB
Post by: Clive on July 20, 2010, 16:55

I liked the song!   ;D

Title: Re: Windows zero-day vulnerability uses shortcut files on USB
Post by: Rik on July 20, 2010, 17:30

And you admit to it?  :o

Title: Re: Windows zero-day vulnerability uses shortcut files on USB
Post by: Simon on July 20, 2010, 17:51

Ban him!   :devil:

Title: Re: Windows zero-day vulnerability uses shortcut files on USB
Post by: Rik on July 20, 2010, 17:54

Can I, pretty please?  ;D

Title: Re: Windows zero-day vulnerability uses shortcut files on USB
Post by: Clive on July 20, 2010, 18:13

 :aarrgh:  See, he's got bannination on the brain!   :bawl:

Title: Re: Windows zero-day vulnerability uses shortcut files on USB
Post by: Rik on July 20, 2010, 18:42

It won't fit anywhere else. ;)