Word users vulnerable
New vulnerabilities detected
Two vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft Word and another affecting Windows Media Player that could allow malicious programs to capture confidential information have been discovered.
The first of the two Microsoft Word vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution by means of a specially crafted file, whereas the second flaw, still under investigation, could also be exploited through specially crafted files.
'The existence of these vulnerabilities seriously compromises computer systems, as there is no solution available for them yet,' said Luis Corrons, head of PandaLabs. 'This leaves the door open to the introduction of malicious codes in computers. This is one more example of the need to complement computer protection with proactive solutions.'
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