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hassle: Beware!: WhenU's Security Hole |
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"Abstract: In some WhenU software, including software still available on WhenU's ordinary public web site as recently as May 2004, a flaw in WhenU's self-updating feature allows an attacker to install software on users' computers, via methods such as spoofing a DNS response or hijacking a TCP download. Using these methods, attackers can obtain full control over PCs running the affected WhenU software -- allowing the installation of any software the attackers choose. "
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Posted on Tuesday, 01 June 2004 @ 00:13:33 EDT by Paul
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