Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Worm Exploiting Microsoft MS08-067 Circulating

Via US CERT -

US-CERT is aware of public reports of a worm circulating that has the capability of exploiting the patched vulnerability described in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-067.

US-CERT encourages users to do the following to help mitigate the risks:

  • Review Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-067 and apply the update or workarounds listed.
  • Install antivirus software, and keep the virus signatures up to date.
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Symantec has identified W32.Downadup.B as a new worm that is spreading by taking advantage of the RPC vulnerability from MS08-067.

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