Update on .LNK vulnerability

Update on .LNK vulnerability
Microsoft have updated their security advisory 'Vulnerability in Windows Shell Could Allow Remote Code Execution' 2286198 to describe further attack vectors for this vulnerability. The vulnerability can be exploited using .LNK files on removable drives, via WebDav and network shares, using .PIF files as well as .LNK, and documents that can have embedded shortcuts within them. The original discussion on this vulnerability is here isc.sans.edu/diary.html?storyid=9181 The ISC has previously raised the infocon isc.sans.edu/diary.html?storyid=9190 with regards to this issue, and will continue to monitor for any changes. Please let us know via our contact us page or by commenting below if you have any new information on the issue, have been affected by this vulnerability being exploited, or have a copy of malware taking advantage of it. Cheers, Adrien de Beaupré Intru-shun.ca Inc. I will be teaching next: Enterprise and Cloud \| Threat and Vulnerability Assessment - SANS Secure Japan 2022	Adrien de Beaupre 353 Posts ISC Handler Jul 21st 2010
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Microsoft issues stopgap fix for critical Windows flaw http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2286198 http://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/07/21/microsoft_fix_it/	Karl 14 Posts
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But is it sufficient? Cheers, Adrien	Adrien de Beaupre 353 Posts ISC Handler
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