Microsoft yesterday confirmed a security flaw in Internet Explorer that could be potentially exploited by malicious hackers to “take complete control of the affected system.”
Microsoft said it was not aware of any attacks attempting to use the reported vulnerability or customer impact and promised a patch would be made available once an investigation is completed.
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The company said a successful attacker could exploit the flaw by creating a malicious Web page and persuading the user to visit the page.
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In the absence of a patch, Microsoft recommends the following:Raise the browsing security level in Microsoft Internet Explorer, via Tools > Internet Options > Security Tab > Internet icon.
“Under Security level for this zone, move the slider to High. This sets the security level for all Web sites you visit to High. If no slider is visible, click Default Level, and then move the slider to High.”
I swear I’ve posted this news item before… 😉
Source: Eweek
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