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Microsoft identifies GDI vulnerability

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Microsoft has identified a number of network security issues in its GDI+ software development platform.

According to the firm, a number of privately reported flaws could potentially allow hackers to execute code on compromised machines by developing specifically crafted image files or web sites.

The software giant warned that users operating with more system privileges were likely to be placed at greater risk than those with lower user rights.

Microsoft announced details of the network security threat in its monthly security update, which also identified bugs in Windows Media Encoder 9, Windows Media Player and Microsoft Office.

Elsewhere, Redmond Developer insisted that the GDI+ vulnerability is the one that is likely to catch the interest of network security researchers, as it echoes a similar vulnerability identified in 2005.

"There are four advisories and eight vulnerabilities this month but it comes down to GDI+ ... That is what is going to be on everyone's mind," commented analyst Tyler Reguly.ADNFCR-1765-ID-18773839-ADNFCR

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