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Security flaw found in ActiveX Control used by Symantec's WinFax PRO April 30th, 2009
An important update to all WinFax PRO fax users
UPDATED NEWS : Microsoft releases “ActiveX Killbits” Security Patch for XP February 9th, 2010 (See below)
A security flaw (called a Remote Buffer overflow) with a specific ActiveX Control that is used by WinFax PRO was reported. This type of security flaw is fairly common with ActiveX controls, and effects many programs out there. Recently the same security risks were identified in Facebook & Yahoo Music ActiveX controls. The flaw allows a script (on a Web page that you visit) to execute a program on your computer. When these risks are identified, Microsoft releases a security update to the operating system that fixes these holes. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: 10.0, 10.01, 10.02, 10.03, 10.04, 10.3, 10.4, 978262, activex, buffer overflow, DCCFAXVW.DLL, killbit, Microsoft Security Bulletin, MS10-008, pro, remote execution, security, viewer, vunerability, WinFax, WinFax PRO
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