Comment You can't trust code signed by M$, says M$ (Score 1) 1464
Lets not forget that you cannot trust code that comes from Microsoft, says Microsoft. (For that matter, you cannot trust Verisign either ... read the security bulletin)
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS01-017
http:// www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS01-0 17.mspx
Erroneous VeriSign-Issued Digital Certificates Pose Spoofing Hazard
Originally posted: March 22, 2001
Updated: June 23, 2003
Summary
Who should read this bulletin:
All customers using Microsoft® products.
Impact of vulnerability:
Attacker could digitally sign code using the name "Microsoft Corporation".
Recommendation:
All customers should install the update discussed below.
Affected Software:
Microsoft Windows® 95
Microsoft Windows 98
Microsoft Windows Me
Microsoft Windows NT® 4.0
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP Beta 2