Microsoft Warns of Image Problem
Summary: Microsoft warned Windows users about a previously unknown vulnerability in the Windows Graphics Rendering Engine on Vista, Server 2003, and Windows XP that could let attackers install malware when a user views a malicious image in a browser or document. Microsoft said it was working on a patch, was not aware of active attacks, and released a FixIt tool to blunt the threat until a proper patch ships.
What you should know: The flaw sits in Microsoft's own graphics code, so a security leader cannot assume switching browsers removes the exposure - the source notes the vulnerable code is Microsoft's, not the browser's.
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