Microsoft Issues Temporary Workaround for Windows XP Zero-Day Flaw

[Matsuda]

Windows XP is affected by a new vulnerability that would allow remote code execution and Microsoft confirmed that it’s indeed aware of some limited attacks aimed at this particular OS version.

The Redmond-based giant has now issued a temporary workaround for users who want to stay on the safe side until more information is available on this zero-day vulnerability.

“Delete NDProxy.sys and reroute to Null.sys. For environments with non-default, limited user privileges, Microsoft has verified that the following workaround effectively blocks the attacks that have been observed in the wild,” Dustin Childs, Group Manager, Response Communications, Trustworthy Computing, said in a statement.

A successful exploit of the vulnerability requires the user to open a malicious PDF file, so everyone is also recommended to download and install the latest version of Adobe Reader.

Enabling a firewall, applying all software updates and installing anti-virus and anti-spyware software would also help, Microsoft said.




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[eurobyn]

work around ?

they just make it so .

xp as whe all now it is done. its all over with or for XP

no more xp is what ms say.

i hope everyone whas clever to stop using xp when it it is done.

microsoft is helping all that users to make the switch.(helping?)

what i want to say , xp is not working as it should be becouse ms is helping a hand.

(if i spell it right) dutch guy from Belgium.