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Microsoft warned users of SQL Server 7.0 and 2000 of a critical flaw that allows users to elevate their privileges and change tasks created by other users. An attacker, if authenticated to the server, could alter Web tasks created by other users or run pre-created tasks as if they were the creator. An attacker would not be able to create new tasks, the Microsoft alert said.
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IE WebBrowser control flaw opens cookie jar (eWEEK)
Another week, another Internet Explorer hole. This one gives attackers access to the cookie jar. Researchers have found a new flaw in IE 5.5 and 6.0's WebBrowser control that allows an outsider to steal cookies, forge Web content and run code on a vulnerable computer. Users who have installed IE Service Pack 1 or are running Windows XP with Service Pack 1 installed are not vulnerable. However, there is currently no patch available, and exploit code for the problem has been posted to at least one security mailing list.
NEWS
Windows beta server hacked, product pilfered (CNET)
Microsoft admitted that one of its servers that hosts its Windows beta community was hacked. The server gives more than 20,000 Windows users a crack at software still in development. Microsoft is telling beta testers to change their passwords as a precaution. It also said that the intruder did not grab any source code, just bug-filled product.
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THE MISSING LINK
Even Steven may be getting a pink slip
Oh Dell dude, where art thou? Have you noticed that the last few Dell commercials have been decidedly dude-free? So where is Steven, the dimpled ditz who's been pitching PCs all over TV for the last couple of years? A Dell official said the company is looking at other ad campaigns and that the current ads starring a group of unctuous interns are getting good feedback. He refused to say if dude is getting a Dell pink slip. Poor Steven, he was really going places. "Saturday Night Live" had just started to make fun of him for Pete's sake!
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