Cursor danger

Rik · Mar 30, 2007, 14:55:10

The BBC is reporting a security issue with non-standard cursors. This only affects users of Internet Explorer.

"Animated cursors could prove risky for Windows users, Microsoft has warned.

The software giant is investigating reports that the way Windows handles alternatives to the traditional arrow cursor can leave PCs open to attack. "

Windows - more leaks than a plumber!

mrapoc · Mar 30, 2007, 16:54:12

Well who would want an animated cursor anyway

Usually all things like that just scream out SPYWARE to me

jupiter · Mar 30, 2007, 17:23:02

Quote from: mrapoc on Mar 30, 2007, 16:54:12
Well who would want an animated cursor anyway

I had one once and you should have heard the language

Rik · Mar 30, 2007, 17:35:52

From you or the cursor, Jupiter?

DAB Badboy · Mar 30, 2007, 17:52:03

http://isc.sans.org/diary.html?storyid=2534

Inactive · Mar 31, 2007, 00:29:17

Also here, that lists Vista as being affected.

http://secunia.com/advisories/24659/

DAB Badboy · Apr 03, 2007, 18:35:52

As expected, the update patch to fix the .ANI cursor problem is now available for download/installation from the MS Windows Update web site.

http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/

Rik · Apr 04, 2007, 09:12:29

Further posts with details of patches should be made in General Software Updates. This thread remains open for discussion of issues arising from the patch.

Thanks.

AvengerUK · Apr 04, 2007, 11:54:55

Another update which i wont be downloading!

I only ever install SP's and nothing more...im sure nod32/spyware docotor/kerio can handle the rest!

Rik · Apr 04, 2007, 12:03:06

I prefer to err on the side of caution, Avenger. So far no ill effects, but then I wasn't, and wouldn't be, using animated cursors (I think they'd drive me mad, or should that be more mad?

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RobMc · Apr 04, 2007, 12:25:03

Well, after rebooting after this patch my RealTek HD Audio driver started to throw a wobbler. Basically there was some sort of exception with the control panel / Settings program. However downloading and installing the latest drivers this fixed the problem.

Rob

Rik · Apr 04, 2007, 12:36:43

There's a specific patch for your problem, Rob, details are here.

RobMc · Apr 04, 2007, 12:44:41

That was exactly the problem I had. Installing the latest drivers from my Motherboard manufacturers site sorted the problem for me.

Rob.

AvengerUK · Apr 04, 2007, 16:33:17

RE: Rik

Well, as they say, it doesent affect firefox

- only IE, and, in my opinion, if you use IE - your to expect the worst

Rik · Apr 04, 2007, 16:35:04

Agreed, but you have to resort to IE occasionally.