Re: [ALERT] Remote File Execution By Web or Mail: Internet Explorer

["Thomas Schweikle" <tschweikle () fiducia de>]

> Ok... So we know that there is a bug... It's a critical one,
> ppl can "turn it off" by editing something in the registry
> and Microsoft is working hard to fix it. Oh... and we know
> that for the next 60 days some people can cause some damage
> to me and I have no way to protect myself.
>
> Is this just me or maybe more people think that releasing
> this "advisory" (though this should be called "intimidator")
> was completely irresponsible and plain stupid?

No, never! Since they knew about a vulnerability and they
classified it beeing "critical" they are responsive for
all damage beeing done by this particular vulnerability.
Especially since they have a workaround.

Fine. I do have one who is willing to pay for all damage!
I think they are nice people. Aren't they?

--
Thomas