It doesn't tell you what the virus will do, because if someone uses
this exploit to execute code on your machine, it can do anything you
can do (which is why it's always a good idea to have at least two
logins) Use one for your everyday use, that does *not* have admin
privaleges, and a second one that you use *only* when installing new
software or performing system upgrades. This is the best way to
remove the threat of viruses doing serious damage to your system. As
a non-admin user, the worst it can do is delete your home directory.
Not fun, but not damaging to the os.
On Feb 21, 2006, at 12:12 PM, Jane Jordan (Gmail) wrote:
Ah. Then I don't have to worry. I *never* let Safari or whatever
open "safe" files, just because of this kind of possibility.
Jane
On Feb 21, 2006, at 10:47 AM, Jane Kohner wrote:
Hi everyone:
I tried to forward the actual security alert, but too long.
Please see:http://secunia.com/advisories/18963/
This is a link to the security service that comes with my virus
protection software. I took the test at their site and have the
vulnerability. It executes terminal and then the calculator
program. You need to disable "safe files' open in Safari.
With a smile,
Jane K.
Personal Blog:
http://cybergalsblog.blogspot.com/
