Malicious hackers exploit zero-day Windows flaw
WMF vulnerabilities, check your email attachments.
Fully patched systems running Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 can be successfully attacked by malicious hackers, various security companies warned this week. The attacks can be carried out through a newly discovered vulnerability in the way those operating systems handle corrupted .WMF (Windows Metafile) graphic files, the companies said. The firms describe the exploit as “zero day” because malicious hackers are taking advantage of it while there is no patch or certified work-around against the vulnerability.