Security researcher Laurent Gaffie unveiled a new unpatchedbug in Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2 that, when exploited, locks up thesystem, requiring a total shutdown to regain control. Microsoft acknowledged that it s investigating the flaw. Adversaries are using the SMB communications channel to launch template injection attacks against the energy sector, including nuclear facilities, according to the researchers. Read the full article.com/enemies/windows-7/2008-2008-R2.
Source: https://threatpost.com/server-message-block-bug-crashes-windows-7-111209/73084/