US-CERT Cyber Security Alert SA07-089A — Microsoft Windows ANI Vulnerability
National Cyber Alert System
Cyber Security Alert SA07-089A
Microsoft Windows ANI Vulnerability
Original release date: March 30, 2007
Last revised: March 30, 2007–
Source: US-CERT
Systems Affected
Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003, and Vista are affected.
Affected applications include:
* Microsoft Windows
* Microsoft Internet Explorer
* Microsoft Outlook
* Microsoft Outlook Express
* Microsoft Windows Mail
* Microsoft Windows Explorer
Overview
A vulnerability exists in Microsoft Windows that could allow an
attacker to gain control of your computer.
Solution
Until updates are available, the following may reduce the chances of
successful exploitation:
Do not follow unsolicited or suspicious links
Do not click unsolicited links received in email, instant messages,
web forums, or internet relay chat (IRC) channels. Type URLs directly
into the browser to avoid these misleading links.
Do not open or read untrusted email
Do not open or read email that comes from unknown or untrusted
sources.
Description
A vulnerability exists in Microsoft Windows that could allow an
attacker to gain control of your computer. This vulnerability occurs
when Microsoft Windows processes malicious animated cursor files.
US-CERT is tracking this issue as VU#191609.
References
* US-CERT Technical Cyber Security Alert TA07-089A -
* Vulnerability Note VU#191609 -
* Microsoft Security Advisory (935423) -
* Unpatched Drive-By Exploit Found On The Web -
* TROJ_ANICHMOO.AX - Description and Solution
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Feedback can be directed to US-CERT Technical Staff. Please send
email to with “SA07-089A Feedback VU#191609″ in the
subject.
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Revision History
March 30, 2007: Initial release
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