Submission + - MS advises users to switch to alternate browser 1
SteveAU writes: "Microsoft has begun flooding media outlets with information advising users to switch to an alternate browser while a serious security flaw is being patched — http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/7784908.stm The flaw, which effects all versions of Microsoft Internet Explorer, is manifested via Malware — http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Security/Hackers-Compromise-Legit-Web-Sites-to-Target-Microsoft-IE-Flaw/ — and has infected over 6000 sites thus far.
Microsoft states: "The vulnerability exists as an invalid pointer reference in the data-binding function of Internet Explorer. When data binding is enabled (which is the default state), it is possible under certain conditions for an object to be released without updating the array length, leaving the potential to access the deleted object's memory space. This can cause Internet Explorer to exit unexpectedly, in a state that is exploitable." http://computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9123338
This will no doubt do some permanent damage to IE's market share!"
Microsoft states: "The vulnerability exists as an invalid pointer reference in the data-binding function of Internet Explorer. When data binding is enabled (which is the default state), it is possible under certain conditions for an object to be released without updating the array length, leaving the potential to access the deleted object's memory space. This can cause Internet Explorer to exit unexpectedly, in a state that is exploitable." http://computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9123338
This will no doubt do some permanent damage to IE's market share!"
Does firefox have this issue? (Score:1)