Mntsnow
09-24-2004, 7:47 AM
Just eight days after Microsoft released a fix for a "critical" flaw in the way JPEG files are processed, researchers have discovered proof-of-concept exploit code that is targeting unpatched machines.
The SANS Internet Storm Center (ISC), which tracks malicious Internet activity, said several exploits taking advantage of the JPEG flaw are circulating and warned that it's only a matter of days before a malicious worm is unleashed.
Microsoft issued the MS04-028 patch for the vulnerability on September 14 and, with the threat of a dangerous worm on the horizon, posted a notice with protection instructions for Windows users.
Read more at InternetNews (http://www.internetnews.com/security/article.php/3412161) as well as patch download links
The SANS Internet Storm Center (ISC), which tracks malicious Internet activity, said several exploits taking advantage of the JPEG flaw are circulating and warned that it's only a matter of days before a malicious worm is unleashed.
Microsoft issued the MS04-028 patch for the vulnerability on September 14 and, with the threat of a dangerous worm on the horizon, posted a notice with protection instructions for Windows users.
Read more at InternetNews (http://www.internetnews.com/security/article.php/3412161) as well as patch download links