NEWS Microsoft has owned up to a flaw in its debugging software which could give a malicious hacker complete control of a computer. The problem, rated as critical by Microsoft, occurs because of the capability of the debugging software to connect to any running program and take control of it. Microsoft has discovered a vulnerability in the debugging program itself which could allow a hacker to take advantage of this feature. A fix for the flaw is available at: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS02-024.asp
Microsoft debugger has a bug
Oh, the irony...
Post your comment
In order to post a comment you need to be registered and logged in.
You can also log in with Facebook. Log in or create your silicon.com account below
Get silicon.com's daily newsletter
-

Enter your email to register
Featured white papers
-
CIO challenges: Bringing your iPad to work
The arrival of personal technology in the office is a challenge for all organisations. The technology is here, but not...
-
Defeating spam in enterprise email
Enterprises should expect the onslaught of spam to continue. Botnets aren't going away. Criminal syndicates won't...
-
DDoS attack protection: Five best practice tips
Cybercriminals are smarter, stealthier and more adaptive. Traditional defence methods are no longer able to match the...
Keep in touch with silicon.com
-
Connect with silicon.com on Facebook
Discuss the news of the day with the silicon.com team
-
Follow silicon.com on Twitter
Get regular updates from the silicon.com editors
-
Join the silicon.com LinkedIn networking group
Network with your peers and share expertise
Latest jobs
-
Managing Director - NBA3045
Managing Director – Cash and Transit Salary: £95K - £140K Basic, Bonus, Pension Scheme, Family...
-
Managing Director - NBA3045
Managing Director – Cash and Transit Salary: £95K - £140K Basic, Bonus, Pension Scheme, Family...
-
Managing Director - NBA3045
Managing Director – Cash and Transit Salary: £95K - £140K Basic, Bonus, Pension Scheme, Family...
silicon.com newsletters
-
Stay up to date with silicon.com newsletters
Keep up with the latest news and analysis from silicon.com with our free email newsletters




