A Windows Shell flaw for which Microsoft released a security advisory Friday could lead to widespread attacks, security experts fear. The vulnerability attacks through Windows shortcuts, icons for which are displayed on users’ computer screens. It can be exploited through removable drives or over computer networks. Microsoft has suggested some workarounds, but security exports point out that these have problems of their own. In Windows 95 and later, the Windows Shell is explorer.exe, which resides in the Windows folder or in one of its subfolders, such as System32.
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Security Gurus Scream for Microsoft Shell Patch
Posted by: Richard Adhikari July 20, 2010 11:49 AMA Windows Shell flaw for which Microsoft released a security advisory Friday could lead to widespread attacks, security experts fear. The vulnerability attacks through Windows shortcuts, icons for which are displayed on users’ computer screens. It can be exploited through removable drives or over computer networks. Microsoft has suggested some workarounds, but security exports point out that these have problems of their own. In Windows 95 and later, the Windows Shell is explorer.exe, which resides in the Windows folder or in one of its subfolders, such as System32.