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Microsoft Releases Security Advisory on Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE)
From: "US-CERT" <US-CERT () ncas us-cert gov>
Date: Thu, 09 Nov 2017 15:09:16 -0600
U.S. Department of Homeland Security US-CERT National Cyber Awareness System: Microsoft Releases Security Advisory on Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) [ https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2017/11/09/Microsoft-Releases-Security-Advisory-Dynamic-Data-Exchange-DDE ] 11/09/2017 03:19 PM EST Original release date: November 09, 2017 Microsoft has released an advisory that provides guidance on securing Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) fields in Microsoft Office applications. Exploitation of this protocol may allow an attacker to take control of an affected system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Microsoft Security Advisory [ https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/4053440 ]for more information and US-CERT's Tip on Using Caution with Email Attachments [ https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/tips/ST04-010 ]. ________________________________________________________________________ This product is provided subject to this Notification [ http://www.us-cert.gov/privacy/notification ] and this Privacy & Use [ http://www.us-cert.gov/privacy/ ] policy. ________________________________________________________________________ A copy of this publication is available at www.us-cert.gov [ https://www.us-cert.gov ]. If you need help or have questions, please send an email to info () us-cert gov. Do not reply to this message since this email was sent from a notification-only address that is not monitored. To ensure you receive future US-CERT products, please add US-CERT () ncas us-cert gov to your address book. OTHER RESOURCES: Contact Us [ http://www.us-cert.gov/contact-us/ ] | Security Publications [ http://www.us-cert.gov/security-publications ] | Alerts and Tips [ http://www.us-cert.gov/ncas ] | Related Resources [ http://www.us-cert.gov/related-resources ] STAY CONNECTED: Sign up for email updates [ http://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSUSCERT/subscriber/new ]
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