Microsoft has released Security Advisory 972890 to alert users about a vulnerability in Microsoft Video ActiveX Control. Exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. The advisory also indicates that Microsoft is aware of attacks attempting to exploit the vulnerability.

d-PIT encourages users and administrators to review Microsoft Security Advisory 972890 and implement the workaround listed in the advisory. This workaround will help mitigate the risks until a patch or update is released by the vendor.

d-PIT will provide additional information as it becomes available.

Relevant URL:     http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/972890.mspx