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Vulnerability in Microsoft Help and Support Center

Posted on June 16th, 2010

GSA Reference Number: AD100616-01

Simply Put: Microsoft has released an advisory for a remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center.  This vulnerability affects Windows XP and Windows Server 2003.  This vulnerability can be exploited if a user visits a malicious website or clicks a specially-crafted link in an email.  Microsoft has also been alerted to targeted attacks using this exploit code.  Gladiator recommends that users apply workarounds recommended by Microsoft as soon as possible.  No patch has been released as of yet.