"Vulnerability in Windows is Already Being Used in 'Limited Targeted Attacks'"

Microsoft recently reported a security vulnerability, which has been rated high in severity. The vulnerability affects millions of Windows users as it is found in Windows 10, 8, 7, and other recent versions of the operating system. According to Microsoft's security team, the bug is contained by the Adobe Type Manager Library. The exploitation of this flaw allows the execution of malicious code upon opening or previewing a document infected with malware. The company believes the vulnerability is already being exploited in the launch of limited, targeted attacks. Microsoft has not yet released a patch for the vulnerability. However, they have recommended strategies for mitigating the flaw, such as disabling the WebClient service, disabling preview panes in Windows Explorer, and more. This article continues to discuss where the critical Windows vulnerability derives from, how an attacker could exploit the vulnerability, and the steps recommended by Microsoft to mitigate the flaw. 

Gizmodo reports "Vulnerability in Windows is Already Being Used in 'Limited Targeted Attacks'"