Microsoft Warns of Safari Threat on WIndows Platforms
Microsoft Security Advisory (953818).
Microsoft is investigating new public reports of a blended threat that allows remote code execution on all supported versions of Windows XP and Windows Vista when Apple’s Safari for Windows has been installed. Safari is not installed with Windows XP or Windows Vista by default; it must be installed independently or through the Apple Software Update application. Customers running Safari on Windows should review this advisory.More here.
At the present time, Microsoft is unaware of any attacks attempting to exploit this blended threat. Upon completion of this investigation, Microsoft will take the appropriate measures to protect our customers. This may include providing a solution through a service pack, the monthly update process, or an out-of-cycle security update, depending on customers needs.
posted by Fergie @ 5/30/2008 06:39:00 PM
1 Comments:
Isn't this an odd move for Microsoft? That is, assuming it's not a deliberate attack against Apple. No, no... keep reading, I'm not trying to bash Microsoft.
I'm not aware of any other security announcements that Microsoft has made to point out third-party issues. I'm somewhat happy to see it, but it is, I believe, unprecedented...
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