Current Activity - Microsoft Releases a Security Advisory for Windows Sidebar and Gadgets

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US-CERT Current Activity

Microsoft Releases a Security Advisory for Windows Sidebar and Gadgets

Original release date: Thursday, July 12, 2012 at 4:05 pm
Last revised: Thursday, July 12, 2012 at 4:05 pm


Microsoft has released security advisory 2719662 to address a
vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Sidebar and Gadgets. This
vulnerability may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, take
control of an affected system, or disclose sensitive information.

US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Microsoft Security
Advisory 2719662. This advisory indicates that the workaround does not
correct the vulnerability, but it may help mitigate the risk against
known attack vectors by disabling the Windows Sidebar and Gadgets.

US-CERT will provide additional information as it becomes available.

Relevant Url(s):
<http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/advisory/2719662>

<http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2719662>


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