Microsoft Security Advisory (2501696)

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  1. ronjor

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    http://blogs.technet.com/b/srd/arch...the-mhtml-script-injection-vulnerability.aspx
     
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    Thanks.:thumb: I've applied the MHTML lockdown workaround since I believe it won't have much of an impact for me...
     
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    From http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/print/9206999/Microsoft_warns_of_new_Windows_zero_day_bug:
     
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    I enabled the lock down of MHTML too, using Microsoft®Fix it.
    Better late than never, I suppose.
    MS Fixit.jpg
    Pretty easy, if it works, and the removal tool is right there as well.
    Enable/Disable buttons here.
    MS Fixit II.jpg
     
  6. arleetel

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    Hello,

    Thanks for the fixit, applied it but is this enough ?
     
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    Is it enough?
    I figure it's better than it was without the fix. ;)
    Read the advisories and see what you think about the workaround.
    I'm sleeping at night, if you know what I mean. :)
     
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    Thanks for your reply.
    I must admit that I'm just a bit paranoia about security, scared to get the computer compromised (doing payments online). I did read all the advisories more than once actually, it says that the fixit disables ActiveX and Active scripting, if I understood everything correctly. Going further would probably be a bit much. I have UAC enabled as well.
    Occasionally I use Google Chrome as an alternative.:doubt:
    Regards.:)
     
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    From what I have read in the advisory, arleetel, the impact of workaround is that, "the MHTML protocol will be restricted to prevent the launch of script in all zones within an MHTML document. Any application that uses MHTML will be affected by this workaround. Script in standard HTML files is not affected by this workaround."
     
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    Thanks for the clarification Page42. I did read all that stuff, that means that my understanding was wrong. Why can't microsoft just apply a patch next week and solve the problem, as I understood (hopefully right this time) they will not do so.
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    I just applied the fix it. Thanks for the heads up.
     
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    Hello arleetel.
    Why can't MS just apply a patch, you ask?
    I'm thinking (just my opinion here) that their failure to release a patch is due to some combination of
    a) them not feeling that this vulnerability is dangerous enough or widespread enough, and
    b) the fact that they have already issued a fix that they believe is adequate enough for the time being.

    @ cm1971... :thumb:
     
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    It's my understanding they are going to patch this as part of this month's Windows Updates 3 days from now. Not bothering with the current workaround until the official fix is released. As for the delay I'm sure they need to do at least some testing to make sure it doesn't break anything more than possible.
     
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    You're probably right, though it would be pretty fast-acting on their part to issue an Executive Summary in late January and patch it in early February. That's the only thing that has me questioning the likelihood of a patch being released on the 8th. It would be great if they did, obviously.
     
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    They are patching it this Tuesday.

    http://www.neowin.net/news/patch-tuesday-ie-css-and-mhtml-fixes
     
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    Not patched.
     
  17. Page42

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    Hey MrBrian
    I didn't see it.
    :)
     
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    Microsoft Patch Tuesday Swats 22 Bugs, Misses MHTML Flaw
     
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    Looks like someone posted some misinformation (the sites that said it would be patched). I guess I will avoid using IE for a while. Don't use it much anyway.
     
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    You can either use IE9 or spend 1min using the fix it tool.
     
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