Sony confirms security problem

[<rms () computerbytesman com>]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/6975838.stm

Sony confirms security problem 
The flaw affected three models of USB memory sticks

Electronics giant Sony has confirmed a recently discovered security flaw in
some of its products that could leave PCs vulnerable to attack by hackers. 
The firm said that the fault, which affected software packaged with memory
sticks, was developed by a third-party. 

Sony said it was conducting an internal investigation into the problem and
would offer a fix "by mid-September".
 
The vulnerability, found by security firm F-secure, was similar to one found
on CDs sold by Sony BMG in 2005. 

That led to the discs being recalled and several lawsuits against the record
label. 

A Sony spokesperson said of the latest vulnerability: "While relatively
small numbers of these models were sold, we are taking the matter seriously
and conducting an internal investigation. No customers have reported
problems related to situation to date." 

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