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National Cyber Alert System
Cyber Security Alert SA06-005A
Microsoft Windows Metafile Vulnerability
Original release date: January 5, 2006
Last revised: --
Source: US-CERT
Systems Affected
* Microsoft Windows

Overview
Microsoft has released an update that addresses a critical
vulnerability in Windows Metafile images.

Solution
Apply Updates

Microsoft has released a security update for a Windows Metafile
image vulnerability. To obtain the update, visit the Microsoft
Update web site. US-CERT also recommends enabling Automatic
Updates.

Description
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-001 addresses a vulnerability in
Windows Metafile (WMF) images. This vulnerability may allow an
attacker to take control of your computer or cause it to
crash. For more technical information, see US-CERT Technical
Cyber Security Alert TA06-006A.
Patches are available here.


http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS06-001.mspx


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