Microsoft Internet Explorer Use-After-Free Vulnerability Guidance

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    US-CERT is aware of active exploitation of a use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer. This vulnerability affects IE versions 6 through 11 and could allow unauthorized remote code execution.

    US-CERT recommends that users and administrators review Microsoft Security Advisory 2963983 for mitigation actions and workarounds. Those who cannot follow Microsoft's recommendations, such as Windows XP users, may consider employing an alternate browser.

    http://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2014/04/28/Microsoft-Internet-Explorer-Use-After-Free-Vulnerability-Being
     
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    paranoid plot theory about xp patch unavailability in ... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...
     
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    With all my respect with the IE users, in my opinion, IE is the "Gates OF Hell"... :snuffy:
     
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    ..0 What you mean the paranoid plot theory about them stopping all support for XP!

    Oh wait, thats actually true. :)
     
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    This is a bad driveby exploit too. Since it's an IE flaw I really don't understand why they can't patch it on XP. It's almost like they went out of their way to make that happen. :snuffy:
     
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    :rofl: Your irony makes your post funny.
     
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    It's the first thing that came to my mind. Surely it's not a remote possibility.

    Source: http://rt.com/usa/155448-microsoft-internet-explorer-0day/


    So XP users are basically screwed. Well, those XP users who still use IE. Seeing from the report above they seems to be still a lot :wow:
    Anyway people who still use IE in 2014 deserve that treatment :bleh: (Just kidding!)


    Seems government will receive premium treatment as always

    Source: http://www.computerweekly.com/news/2240217389/Government-signs-55m-Microsoft-deal-to-extend-Windows-XP-support

    Source: http://www.crn.com/news/applications-os/300072525/irs-misses-windows-xp-deadline-inks-extended-support-deal-with-microsoft.htm
     
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