Microsoft warn of Windows Shell Critical Vulnerability
Microsoft have warned of a critical vulnerability in Windows Shell, caused when parsing .lnk shortcuts that can automatically launch a malicious program through use of a specially crafted shortcut.
The vulnerability afcects all versions of Windows including XP and Windows 7. On Windows 7 the exploit can bypass the operating system's security as it does not require administrative privileges to run
Microsoft have warned of a critical vulnerability in Windows Shell, caused when parsing .lnk shortcuts that can automatically launch a malicious program through use of a specially crafted shortcut.
The vulnerability afcects all versions of Windows including XP and Windows 7. On Windows 7 the exploit can bypass the operating system's security as it does not require administrative privileges to run
