I rely on Microsoft Update to provide whatever updates are needed for my
Microsoft software. I rely on my security software, not to mention my
careful behavior on the internet, to protect me.
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Leonard Grey
Errare humanum est

MaryBeth wrote:
> Has anyone applied the changes to Internet Explorer 7.0.5730.13IC as advised
> in this alert? It appears someone has managed to exploit a vulnerability in
> Microsoft Video ActiveX Control. Though the advisory states it is not
> necessary for the operation of IE 7 & below, some websites especially game
> sites rely on it. The file msvidctl.dll is the target of the attack. The
> workaround suggests disabling all DirectX scripting within IE 7 until a patch
> is developed. Would it be OK to enable DirectX scripting while in a gamesite
> and then disabling it when on the web?
> Thanks -- MaryBeth