Wurm
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Just a heads up, I just got this security bulletin about a new exploit for Windows.
“Zero day” means there is no patch avialable and the exploit is in the wild, so you need to be very cautious about opening any *.wmf file. Preferably you should block all wmf files at your firewall if possible and remove any settings that would cause these files to open automatically. (don't open any wmf files sent to you in e-mail either)
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ASSESSMENT
This vulnerability is triggered by an error in the handling of corrupted Windows Metafile files (".wmf"). The default viewer for wmf files is the Windows Picture and Fax Viewer in Windows XP and can be exploited by a user opening a malicious ".wmf" file or by visiting a malicious web site using Microsoft Intenet Explorer. Firefox users can get infected if they decide to run or download the image file.
“Zero day” means there is no patch avialable and the exploit is in the wild, so you need to be very cautious about opening any *.wmf file. Preferably you should block all wmf files at your firewall if possible and remove any settings that would cause these files to open automatically. (don't open any wmf files sent to you in e-mail either)