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Re: Embedded Malware
From: Jonathan Cran <jcran () 0x0e org>
Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2011 09:41:40 -0600
On 01/25/2011 01:27 PM, Subba Rao wrote:
His argument is that Malware inside a media file is considered data. When you play the file, the application treats it like data and it should not effect the OS. His argument was not too strong but I need some information to show that embedded malware can be lethal to the OS. Any pointer in this subject area?
GoogleFu provides: http://secunia.com/advisories/product/3021/?task=advisories http://www.metasploit.com/modules/exploit/windows/browser/winamp_playlist_unc Also pdfs are media files. If that doesn't convince, it's a lost cause :). jcran -- Jonathan Cran jcran () 0x0e org 515.890.0070 _______________________________________________ Pauldotcom mailing list Pauldotcom () mail pauldotcom com http://mail.pauldotcom.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/pauldotcom Main Web Site: http://pauldotcom.com
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