Published:
12 September 1999
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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- ========================================================================== AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution ESB-1999.136 -- Microsoft Security Bulletin (MS99-33) Patch Available for "Malformed Telnet Argument" Vulnerability 13 September 1999 =========================================================================== Microsoft Corporation has released the following security bulletin concerning a vulnerability in the Telnet client that ships as part of Microsoft Windows 95/98. The vulnerability may be exploited via a browser if a user visits a website where a maliciously crafted web page is hosted. This may allow unauthorised actions to be performed on the client's computer: http://www.microsoft.com/Security/Bulletins/MS99-033.asp =========================================================================== This security bulletin is provided as a service to AusCERT's members. As AusCERT did not write the document referenced above, AusCERT has had no control over its content. The decision to use any or all of this information is the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be done so in accordance with site policies and procedures. If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Microsoft Corporation directly. Previous advisories and external security bulletins can be retrieved from: http://www.auscert.org.au/Information/advisories.html If you believe that your system has been compromised, contact AusCERT or your representative in FIRST (Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams). Internet Email: auscert@auscert.org.au Facsimile: (07) 3365 7031 Telephone: (07) 3365 4417 (International: +61 7 3365 4417) AusCERT personnel answer during Queensland business hours which are GMT+10:00 (AEST). On call after hours for emergencies. -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: 2.6.3i Charset: noconv Comment: ftp://ftp.auscert.org.au/pub/auscert/AUSCERT_PGP.key iQCVAwUBN+dwHih9+71yA2DNAQEh7wP/TFB7olQx0t1sEY6MseqkVVj1E5ohkdkB /gtdEu3kZ3XvUHgWneHnYyYmIlC/x91OX7z69xxrOcYvNvffQm8pmEAUXLMvta8R nD36QILpZFUs8k7l7e0JeGWZKkvTGokjdg57T7BveZ6x+KFBetEnHaDOww5PN6Wo lLiwdceORLY= =JF+J -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----