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Category: tools | Posted by Avatar Staff 289 days ago
Via: http://blog.metasploit.com | Tags: Exploiting the ANI vulnerability on Vista comments Discuss  
There's been some discussion going around about whether or not it's really possible to use the ANI vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on Vista. If you aren't familiar with the ANI vulnerability, go check out another great bit of work from Determina's Alexander Sotirov. HD Moore wrote the first Metasploit module for this on Friday night and we continued to improve the exploit (and add a second SMTP module) over the weekend. These modules include a default target that is able to hit both XP and Vista. read more »
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Category: vulnerabilities | Posted by Avatar Staff 282 days ago
Via: http://secunia.com | Tags: windows vista dhcp packet handling denial service comments Discuss  
A vulnerability has been reported in Windows Vista, which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service).Be sure to check if your system is missing security updates or have insecure applications installed:http://secunia.com/software_inspector/Feature Overview - The Secunia Software Inspector: * Detects insecure versions of applications installed * Verifies that all Microsoft patches are applied * Assists you in updating your system and applications * Runs through your browser. No i read more »
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Category: news | Posted by Avatar Staff 272 days ago
Via: http://www.infoworld.com | Tags: microsoft stop vista updates endless reboot comments Discuss  
Although Microsoft has yet to fix an update that sent some Windows Vista machines into endless reboots, it spelled out on Friday several workarounds users can apply to regain control of those PCs. read more »
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Category: news | Posted by Avatar Staff 272 days ago
Via: http://feeds.ziffdavisenterprise.com | Tags: hacking contest pits macbook air vista ubuntu comments Discuss  
p strong CanSecWest organizers are urging hackers to fire code execution exploits at the three biggest desktop operating systems. strong p ...Free Embedded Linux Webinars 5 free embedded Linux webinars from Timesys. Topics include Toolsets, Boot-Up, Filesystems & more. read more »
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Category: news | Posted by Avatar Staff 268 days ago
Via: http://lists.jammed.com | Tags: isn customs vista pcs safe encryption attack comments Discuss  
http://www.zdnet.com.au/news/hardware/soa/Customs-Vista-PCs-are-safe-from-encryption-attack/0,130061702,339286318,00.htmBy Liam TungZDNet.com.au26 February 2008Despite US researchers showing that hard disk encryption can be easily compromised, Australian Customs say its Vista laptops are safe because data is not stored on them -- but analysts have warned users will find a way around this policy when they need to.Last week, researchers from Princeton University revealed that encryption tools, such as Micros read more »
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Category: news | Posted by Avatar Staff 261 days ago
Via: http://go.theregister.com | Tags: vista volume activation cracked comments Discuss  
DIY kit dumbs down piracyPirates have succeeded in cracking, rather than simply circumventing, Windows Vista product activation.… read more »
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Category: news | Posted by Avatar Staff 247 days ago
Via: http://go.theregister.com | Tags: exms staffer demo vista smart card hack comments Discuss  
Hot FuzzA former Microsoft worker has identified security vulnerabilities in smart card plug-in software for Windows Vista that might allow hackers to take over vulnerable PCs.… read more »
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Category: news | Posted by Avatar Staff 247 days ago
Via: http://www.infoworld.com | Tags: windows vista sp it comments Discuss  
After considerable rumor and speculation, numerous false starts, and not a small amount of frustration on the part of consumers, Microsoft has released Windows Vista Service Pack 1 into the wild. read more »
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Category: news | Posted by Avatar Staff 246 days ago
Via: http://go.theregister.com | Tags: so easiest box hack vista ubuntu os x comments Discuss  
CanSecWest's Pwn2Own contest returnsTired of all the knee-jerk banter from fanboys about whose operating system is the most secure? So are the organizers of the CanSecWest security conference, which will be held in Vancouver later this month. And with a contest awarding as much as $25,000 worth of prizes, they're likely to breath fresh life into a stale debate.… read more »
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Category: news | Posted by Avatar Staff 245 days ago
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http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/03/19/pwn2own_contest_returns/By Dan Goodin in San FranciscoThe Register19th March 2008Tired of all the knee-jerk banter from fanboys about whose operating system is the most secure? So are the organizers of the CanSecWest security conference, which will be held in Vancouver later this month. And with a contest awarding as much as $25,000 worth of prizes, they're likely to breathe fresh life into a stale debate.This year's Pwn2Own competition will place three brand-new, fu read more »
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Category: vulnerabilities | Posted by Avatar Staff 244 days ago
Via: http://secunia.com | Tags: windows vista nodrivetypeautorun security issue comments Discuss  
CERT/CC has reported a security issue in Windows Vista, which can be exploited by malicious people to bypass certain security settings.Be sure to check if your system is missing security updates or have insecure applications installed:http://secunia.com/software_inspector/Feature Overview - The Secunia Software Inspector: * Detects insecure versions of applications installed * Verifies that all Microsoft patches are applied * Assists you in updating your system and applications * Runs through your browser. read more »
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