Re: [libreoffice-users] MS font exploit

On 04/11/11 22:54, Tom Davies wrote:
> Hi :(
>
> Bad news from MS again.
> http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/advisory/2639658
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2639658
>
>
>
> http://www.symantec.com/connect/w32-duqu_status-updates_installer-zero-day-exploit
> I'm not sure what they mean by "Unfortunately, no robust workarounds exist at this time other than 
> following best practices, such as avoiding documents from unknown parties and utilizing alternative 
> software.".  Alternative to what?  Is it just MS Office or would this affect LO too (since it goes 
> through fonts?)?
>
> The common sense methods for avoiding it have limited use as we have to sometimes read documents 
> from sources we are not completely confident about.  It's ok for a few days.
> Regards from
> Tom :)
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