Gladiator Research and Security

GSA Reference Number: AD100331-01

Microsoft has a released a security update that patches 10 reported vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer.  The reported vulnerabilities could potentially allow attackers to execute remote code by tricking users into viewing specially-crafted web pages.  This security update is rated Critical for all releases of Internet Explorer and it is highly recommended that all users apply the patch immediately.  The Microsoft bulletin can be found here, and the update can be applied through Windows Update.

Gladiator recommends that users patch their systems quickly for MS10-018 as exploit code has either already been released or is likely to be released in the near future.

Related Links:

Microsoft Security Bulletin: (http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms10-018.mspx?pubDate=2010-03-30)

SANS Diary Entry: (http://isc.sans.org/diary.html?storyid=8533&rss)