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Bug Now Being Exploited In Microsoft Zero-Day Attacks Was Reported A Year Ago

Microsoft was alerted a year ago about an unpatched video control flaw in Windows XP and Windows Server 2003. The bug is currently being actively exploited in a wave of attacks around the world. Microsoft recommends users set a “kill bit” for the Video ActiveX Control to protect themselves from the attack. Researchers say it’s a potentially dangerous exploit that could easily be used for even more nefarious purposes. The attacks are mainly originating from domains in China, and mostly trying to steal online gaming credentials.”]

Source: https://www.darkreading.com/attacks-breaches/bug-now-being-exploited-in-microsoft-zero-day-attacks-was-reported-a-year-ago

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