Re: Windows XP explorer.exe heap overflow.

[Dragos Ruiu <dr () kyx net>]

> > To exploit this flaw (in explorer), simply place a malformed (invalid
> > "size" field) .emf file in any directory, open explorer to that path,
> > and view as Thumbnails. Bang. In it's simplest form it's a DOS - it
> > affects all explorer windows, including File Open dialogs for many
> > programs.

The february 04 issue of MaximumPC lists the following registry key 
to tweak to help speed up your system. Seems to me this might have 
other benefits besides speed. :-)

Remove Image Preview by deleting this key:
 
HKEY_Classes_Root\SystemFileAssociations\Image\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\ShellImagePreview

cheers,
--dr

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