Microsoft Vulnerability Alert
Jun 24th, 2009 by Ryan Meyer
Microsoft released a Security Advisory last month for a vulnerability in DirectX on Windows 2000, XP, and 2003. At the time there were reports of limited targeted attacks with this “0-day”.
Symantec has recently received reports indicating that this vulnerability has been added to popular web based exploit kits. Symantec advises, “This will likely lead to wide-spread use in a short time.”
Microsoft has released an easy temporary workaround for individual users and for business users, registry modifications that can be easy implemented by their IT staff or Managed Services Provider.