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Internet Explorer 6 SP1 Update: Internet
Explorer May Unexpectedly Close When You
Leave the Pointer on the Text in the
DHTML Editor

Internet Explorer 6 SP1 Update: Internet
Explorer May Unexpectedly Close When You
Leave the Pointer on the Text in the
DHTML Editor 11/05/2003 11:38 PM
In the DHTML editor of Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 (SP1), when the text in the DHTML editor is a link, and the pointer is at the end of the link text, Internet Explorer may unexpectedly close (crash) when you try to exit the page. You may also receive a "General Protection Fault" error message on the Dhtmled.ocx file.

Internet Explorer 6 SP1 Update: Internet
Explorer Unexpectedly Quits When You Use
It to View a Web Page That Contains VML

Internet Explorer 6 SP1 Update: Internet
Explorer Unexpectedly Quits When You Use
It to View a Web Page That Contains VML 11/05/2003 11:38 PM
This update resolves an issue when you use Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 to view a Web page that contains Vector Markup Language (VML), Internet Explorer may unexpectedly quit (crash). This problem may occur if a script in the Web page changes the src attribute on a VML image element to a different location.

BugTraq: Microsoft's Explorer and
Internet Explorer long share name buffer
overflow

BugTraq: Microsoft's Explorer and
Internet Explorer long share name buffer
overflow 04/26/2004 01:05 PM
SecurityFocus Apr 26 2004 5:09PM GMT

RE: Microsoft's Explorer and Internet
Explorer long share name buffer
overflow.

RE: Microsoft's Explorer and Internet
Explorer long share name buffer
overflow. 04/26/2004 07:06 PM
Rodrigo Gutierrez (Apr 25 2004)

Microsoft's Explorer and Internet
Explorer long share name buffer
overflow.

Microsoft's Explorer and Internet
Explorer long share name buffer
overflow. 04/26/2004 01:18 PM
Rodrigo Gutierrez (Apr 25 2004)

Re[2]: [Full-Disclosure] Microsoft's
Explorer and Internet Explorer long
share name buffer overflow.

Re[2]: [Full-Disclosure] Microsoft's
Explorer and Internet Explorer long
share name buffer overflow. 04/29/2004 01:18 PM
3APA3A (Apr 29 2004)

Re: [Full-Disclosure] Microsoft's
Explorer and Internet Explorer long
share name buffer overflow.

Re: [Full-Disclosure] Microsoft's
Explorer and Internet Explorer long
share name buffer overflow. 04/27/2004 02:34 PM
KF (lists) (Apr 26 2004)

Re: Windows Explorer TGA Crash is a DoS
bug in Internet Explorer.

Re: Windows Explorer TGA Crash is a DoS
bug in Internet Explorer. 12/22/2004 01:09 AM
Berend-Jan Wever (Dec 20 2004)

RIP Internet Explorer?

RIP Internet Explorer? 07/16/2004 04:49 PM
It's hard to imagine that anyone would continue to use Internet Explorer faced as it is with such massive security issues. If it were a car rather than a browser, it would have been scrapped. But despite very good reasons for moving browsers, people still aren't. Why? There are a multitude of reasons but by far the simplest is that average Joe doesn't know what the hell browser security issues are, or even that the browser is just a piece of software used for accessing the Internet. Thanks to Microsoft's spectacular decision (causing it to fall foul of competition law) to bundle Explorer with Windows, people don't know anything of any other browser. To many people, Explorer is the Internet.

Is Internet Explorer on it's way out?

Is Internet Explorer on it's way out? 07/19/2004 04:40 PM

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An interesting perspective from a fellow Gnomie who believes that IE has finally had it, pure and simple. He even goes so far as to point to what the US-CERT (Computer Emergency Readiness Team) is suggesting for Internet users. “It is time for national leaders to get their heads out of the sand and recognize this threat to their [our] national and economic security, [and to begin] cooperating on a global basis to deny access…

Why does anyone use Internet Explorer?

Why does anyone use Internet Explorer? 04/16/2005 04:57 AM
Recently, our church made the switch to a new Web hosting service that offered us a database-driven site that we can keep updated through a Web interface. Strangely enough, the Web interface operates only under Internet Explorer, although it appears to be written in PHP. I've tried using the interface with both Firefox and Konqueror. It sort of works, but I need it to really work, so I'm stuck with IE. (Maybe that's why I'm the church's unofficial Web master.) After working with the world's most popular Web browser, I wonder why so many people put up with it.

New Internet Explorer exploit

New Internet Explorer exploit 06/29/2004 06:44 PM
Browser hijackers continue to be on the rise. The latest is a toolbar called ILookup. This hijacker works quickly to install unwanted software that changes the user’s homepage in addition to creating pornographic pop-up ads on the infected computer. Initially, it must have simply appeared to be “just another piece of spyware” to contend with. A Dutch security researcher read about this browser hijacker from an email he had received and decided to poke around a little to see what made it tick. As it turns out, it takes advantage of a previously unknown exploit from within Internet Explorer (Ya, there is shock). Understandably, Microsoft is quite upset about the use of this exploit. Stephen Toulouse, security program manager for Microsoft, referred to ILookup’s tactics as a criminal act. Now, I understand why Microsoft would get so angry about someone making use of Internet Explorer’s shortcomings, but it would be a lot more convincing if we began to see them actually do something to redo IE rather than simply making “quick fixes” with these patches that they keep offering through the Windows Update website. Hint, hint Microsoft.

Internet Explorer to block pop-ups

Internet Explorer to block pop-ups 11/12/2003 05:40 PM

Internet Explorer to shut down pop-ups

Internet Explorer to shut down pop-ups 11/11/2003 03:23 PM
Microsoft plans to add the ability to block pop-up Internet advertising in an update due out next year Microsoft plans to add pop-up blocking features to Internet Explorer next year as part of its Service Pack 2 update for Windows XP, in a move that would go a long way toward stamping out the Web advertisements.

"Internet Explorer to stomp pop-ups"

"Internet Explorer to stomp pop-ups" 11/11/2003 03:17 PM

ABF Internet Explorer Tools v1.13

ABF Internet Explorer Tools v1.13 03/13/2003 06:19 PM
ABF Internet Explorer Tools is a set of very useful plug-ins for the popular MS Internet Explorer browser. The software contains a tool bar, page browser, magnifier bar, and a set of additional commands, such as: refresh ignore cache, block popup window, and so on. This product is designed to help you to access any information from the World Wide Web easily.

Why I dislike Internet Explorer

Why I dislike Internet Explorer 08/17/2004 04:06 AM
While I'm not one to engage in schadenfreude, the recent announcements from CERT and the United States Department of Homeland Security telling users to avoid the use of Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser came as a happy surprise. Not because I take any joy in watching Microsoft suffer, but because CERT and the DHS are coming clean on the dangers a software monoculture can bring.

SUS FAQ: Internet Explorer Updates

SUS FAQ: Internet Explorer Updates 08/04/2004 08:28 PM

Let's get Internet Explorer
organized

Let's get Internet Explorer
organized 06/10/2004 06:13 PM
KING5.com (subscription),WA-3 hours ago ... Web and RSS Reader. The PowerSearch allows you to filter information gathered via Google, Amazon and eBay. The RSS Reader introduces ...

"abandon Internet Explorer"

"abandon Internet Explorer" 06/21/2004 09:19 AM

Stop Using Internet Explorer

Stop Using Internet Explorer 07/06/2004 12:02 PM

Stephen Wildstrom (Business Week): Why I'm Staying Away From Internet Explorer. In late June network security experts saw one of their worst fears realized. Attackers exploited a pair of known but unpatched flaws in Microsoft's (MSFT ) Web server and Internet Explorer browser to compromise seemingly safe Web sites. People who browsed the sites using Windows computers -- without downloading anything -- were infected with malicious code. I've been increasingly concerned about IE's endless security problems, and this episode has convinced me that the program is simply too dangerous for routine use.

See also Paul Boutin's good advice on browser choice.

Internet Explorer Is Dead

Internet Explorer Is Dead 09/16/2004 04:43 PM
Corante Sep 16 2004 7:38PM GMT

U.S. says avoid Internet Explorer

U.S. says avoid Internet Explorer 07/07/2004 09:00 PM
The U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team (CERT) now recommends using a Web browser other than Internet Explorer to protect against a security vulnerability in IE. This is the most serious challenge yet to Microsoft's reputation as a provider of trusted...

Internet Explorer Still Vulnerable

Internet Explorer Still Vulnerable 07/07/2004 04:37 PM
A self-appointed security sleuth has uncovered a new vulnerability in Microsoft's Internet Explorer web browser that bears a close resemblance to the Download.Ject exploit. Although Microsoft patched Download.Ject last week, Dutch security expert Jelmer Kuperus found that Microsoft's efforts to fix the problem did not go far enough.

Internet Explorer Favorites

Internet Explorer Favorites 03/25/2005 06:26 AM
About Mar 25 2005 10:43AM GMT

Internet Explorer Vulnerability

Internet Explorer Vulnerability 09/18/2004 10:48 AM

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“WESTPOINT has reported a vulnerability in Internet Explorer, which potentially can be exploited by malicious people to conduct session fixation attacks. In Internet Explorer successful exploitation requires that the domain does not end in “.com”, “.net”, “.mil”, “.org”, “.gov”, “.edu”, nor “.int” and the secondary part has more than two characters (e.g. “.plc.uk”). For more information: SA12341 Solution: Do not follow untrusted links.”…

Internet Explorer under attack even if
not in use

Internet Explorer under attack even if
not in use 03/19/2005 03:16 AM
Idgnews.net - Fri Mar 18, 12:10 pm GMT

Internet Explorer Is Just Too Risky

Internet Explorer Is Just Too Risky 06/28/2004 09:20 PM
Business Week Jun 29 2004 1:16AM GMT

Anomaly in Internet Explorer

Anomaly in Internet Explorer 06/14/2004 12:29 AM
Sydney Morning Herald Jun 14 2004 5:01AM GMT

Dumping Internet Explorer?

Dumping Internet Explorer? 07/07/2004 06:05 AM

Update for Internet Explorer 6 SP1

Update for Internet Explorer 6 SP1 05/07/2004 07:54 AM

Internet Explorer Blog

Internet Explorer Blog 08/27/2004 01:51 PM

This is old news, but worth posting: Microsoft's Internet Explorer team has a blog. I give them points for enablin g comments - a brave move considering the amount of garbage people post to other MS blogs and newsgroups.

Run, Don't Walk, from Internet Explorer

Run, Don't Walk, from Internet Explorer 07/23/2004 09:27 AM

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Brian Livingston says, “I’m afraid it’s time this week for me to speak the unspeakable — you have to stop using Internet Explorer. You have to stop using it now….I sense that enterprises across America and around the world are just now beginning to entertain the idea of abandoning IE and investing in other browsers instead. It’s remarkable to think that a software company as successful as Microsoft might actually blow a 95% penetration rate…

"Internet Explorer for Macintosh"

"Internet Explorer for Macintosh" 12/22/2004 01:31 AM

Internet Explorer to stomp pop-ups

Internet Explorer to stomp pop-ups 11/10/2003 10:46 PM

Internet Explorer Is Too Dangerous to
Keep Using

Internet Explorer Is Too Dangerous to
Keep Using 06/30/2004 04:01 PM
Internet Explorer is too dangerous to keep using .. eweek

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Why You Should Dump Internet Explorer

Why You Should Dump Internet Explorer 06/16/2004 02:08 AM
Written by Daniel Miessler for LockergnomeThe time has come to dump Internet Explorer. I know, I know — you may have heard the same thing before from those that think it’s cool to hate Microsoft; but I’m not one of those guys. I’m actually an MCSE and I happen to like quite a few of Microsoft’s products. Rather than lump me into the Microsoft-basher category, consider for a moment why you use the browser you use, and humor me by entertaining the notion — if even for a second — that switching to another might be worth your while.My argument is simple: the benefits of using IE are too few - and the faults too great — to put off the adoption of an alternative any longer.SecuritySince information security is my hobby/job/obsession, this particular topic is near and dear to my heart. Just about everyone reading this has seen computers that have been beaten down with spyware - the evil junk that hijacks IE and renders a system virtually useless. How many times have you been called to a family member’s house to clean up their system? Or had to call your techie friend to come clean yours? It’s often quite awkward - the system slows to a crawl and every other mouse click conjures up some species of perverse, obscene image. What most people don’t realize, however, is that there is a very simple and powerful way to defend your system (and/or the systems of your loved ones) in one fell swoop.Don’t use Internet Explorer.What makes other browsers better than IE at protecting vs. spyware and other attacks? Well, it’s simple really - most other browsers don’t make it so easy to install malicious software on your system without you knowing about it. IE makes it relatively trivial through two features called ActiveX and Active Scripting. These technologies were designed specifically for the purpose of giving websites more control over a user’s computer. Unfortunately, as we have seen with exploit after exploit - that’s not always a good thing.In addition to the spyware issues, IE in general has had a terrible track record when it comes to all types of serious security issues. For years now, it’s seemed like every time you turn around there is a new way to have your computer taken over via Internet Explorer. Put “internet explorer” and “allow an attacker to execute commands” (with the quotes) into Google and you’ll see what I mean.In IE’s defense, many anti-Microsoft types will claim that it’s not possible to lock down IE at all. This is not true. It is possible — but if and only if you have a fair amount of technical know-how on the subject, and the time to do it. My personal view, however, is that tools such as Internet browsers should not require expertise and configuration time to be able to use them safely.StandardsThis is likely to get me in some hot water with my fellow security enthusiasts, but I find this issue to be of even more concern than that of IE’s security. The Internet works for one simple reason - everything at its core has been built on agreements that bind it together. Whether a computer is connected from California or Sri Lanka, it’s going to speak the same language and obey the same rules - the rules defined by standards. If this weren’t the case there would be no Internet at all. These agreements are forged by a body of people whose goal is nothing short of designing a better and more efficient Internet for everyone. Microsoft, for some odd reason, seems bent on breaking stride with these agreed-upon standards. Case in point: the next time you’re in a bookstore, head over to the technology section and pick up a book on XHTML or CSS. These are two major web standards that deal with how web pages are displayed to users, and within any book on the subjects you will find one common theme:The absolute worst browser when it comes to supporting the standards is Internet Explorer.Page after page in these books will reveal features supported in other browsers, but not in IE. Ask yourself why a company would choose not to support standards that benefit everyone? The way I see it, it’s for precisely one of two reasons — either they are unable to, or they don’t want to. Given the fact that they are a multi-billion dollar company (one of the richest on the planet), I can’t help but lean toward the second option. Without going into too much detail (See Longhorn), they have their own plans, and those plans involve implementing their own standard and forcing it upon the world. Call me a geek/hippie, but the idea of a multi-billion dollar corporation snubbing its nose at agreed-upon standards is nothing short of infuriating.OptionsLucky for us, we have alternatives. The good news is that the alternative browsers are actually as good or better than IE. There are many out there, but in my opinion the Mozilla products are the best. I personally prefer and recommend Mozilla Firefox. Not only does it keep your browsing sessions a lot more secure and spyware-free, but it also supports the standards religiously and has some a wide range of powerful features. Arguably the biggest benefit to using a Mozilla-based product is something called tabbed browsing. What this allows you to do is have multiple pages open within a single browser window. Rather than going from window to window in the taskbar, you can simply switch between clearly visible tabs, all within the same view. You can even do this and many other commands via the keyboard if you are into that sort of thing.Using Firefox will not require any major shift in your daily browsing habits. It’ll import your favorites automatically, and you can benefit from the improved security starting the first time you open it. With the popup blocking enabled, you can breath quite a bit easier when browsing to unknown sites. Attempts to install garbage on your system that could have easily succeeded if you were using IE will simply be ignored by Firefox. Plus, the whole time you’re browsing you’ll know that you are doing your part to keep the soul of the Internet alive by choosing to use a browser whose developers actually care about standards.Of course, I still use IE. (pause for effect) …it’s how I get my Windows security updates. : Seriously though - Windows Update is a must, and it only works in IE, so that in itself is a good reason to fire up IE once in a while. Aside from Windows Update though, there is still the occasional site that I go to that doesn’t look right in any other browser. Those sites, by the way, are all the more reason to not use IE. They weren’t written according to the standards, and they look bad in any browser other than IE as a result of that fact. Using IE all the time just because the occasional site is designed so poorly as to look like crap in other browsers is utterly bad form. I implore you not to give into this temptation.Wrapping It UpSo, in closing, I leave you with two thoughts: Due to the combination of ActiveX, scripting, and its integration with the Windows operating system, Internet Explorer is more vulnerable to attack than many other browsers. The designers of Internet Explorer have purposely turned their back on the standards designed to benefit the Internet as a whole. They have done this for years, continue to do it today, and appear to have nothing but their own interests at heart. I ask that you consider these points and pull down a copy of Firefox, Opera, or another alternative browser. Run it for a week and see how it feels. As mentioned above, I personally recommend Firefox due to its excellent development team and large user base. Once you have had some time to get to know your new onramp to the web, I think you’ll find that you’ll wish you had switched sooner. No longer will you have to worry about garbage clogging up your system because of your browser, or having to make a mad rush for a patch every time an IE vulnerability is released.Finally, and most importantly - spread the word. It’s time now for us to put alternative browsers on the map and let it be known that we are aware of our choices. We need not settle for what we are being fed when there are better, more secure alternatives out there.If you have any questions, feel my position is flawed, or would just like to give some feedback, I can be reached at daniel@dmiessler.com.

Formato PNG y MS Internet Explorer

Formato PNG y MS Internet Explorer 12/04/2003 02:26 PM

Stop using Internet Explorer! Now!

Stop using Internet Explorer! Now! 02/01/2005 10:08 PM
Internet Explorer is defective and insecure by design. This is why you should stop using it
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