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Windows smashed by unpatched critical Explorer hole

Fully patched Windows systems may be at risk from an unpatched, high-risk security hole affecting the latest version of Internet Explorer.

An attacker could exploit the bug to execute malicious code and take over a user's system, Ferris said. He said the attack works via a specially crafted Web page, doesn't need any user interaction and doesn't give the user any warning that code has been executed. The bug isn't related to previous Explorer flaws, Ferris said.

Microsoft has confirmed it is investigating the flaw, but hasn't yet said what action it will take, if any. Possible actions could include a patch included with the company's monthly patching cycle, or an out-of-cycle patch, if warranted, Microsoft said in a statement. (Continue at source).

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