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Security news roundup: November 9: Here's a collection of recent security vulnerabilities and alerts, which covers vulnerabilities discovered in Sun Solaris, the availability of official documentation from Apple on Leopard's firewall, and multiple overflow vulnerabilities in an ActiveX control associated with AOL Radio. Sun Solaris Mozilla JavaScript Engine Command Execution Vulnerabilities ...; Tags: Firewall, America Online Inc., Vulnerability, Radio, ActiveX Control, Apple Inc., Firewalls, Sun Solaris, Security, ActiveX/COM/COM+/DCOM, Network Security, Operating Systems, Networking, Software, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Paul Mah; Blog posts 2007-11-09
Your current security settings prohibit running ActiveX controls on this pa: I'm using MS Outlook 2003, and MS Office 2003 on a XP machine. When I open an email message that contains a web page, I get "Your current security settings prohibit running ActiveX controls on this page..." message. Please help.; Tags: ActiveX/COM/COM+/DCOM, Microsoft Office, sanjuckm@..., security setting, ActiveX Control, security; Discussion threads 2007-09-13
Norton Internet Security and ActiveX controls: When loading a Java page Norton IS 2005 tells me it is trying to load an ActiveX control. As there is not ActiveX control on the URL I find this behaviour somewhat surprising and also frustrating as anyone who uses this URL is either finding the page i; Tags: activex, ActiveX Control, m-hewson@..., Norton Co., norton, windows, security, java, Norton Internet Security, Internet security; Discussion threads 2006-12-04
Microsoft XML parser zero-day vulnerability in the wild: Microsoft is warning of a new critical vulnerability in its XML Core Services 4.0 that can be exploited as an ActiveX control in Internet Explorer all versions though it does not affect Windows Vista. While the component isnt installed by Windows by default and the exploit seems to be...; Tags: ActiveX Control, Browsers, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft XML Parser, Security, XML parser; Blog posts 2006-11-06
Security setting required (ActiveX Control) for Text Editor: Anyone can help!? I want to have good word or more convince them - don't change internet setting for ActiveX Control. I want to have default. I am scared about ActiveX because it is very hairy, can get virus or anything. Also I want to keep internet security standard and...; Tags: ActiveX/COM/COM+/DCOM, ActiveX Control, ActiveX; Discussion threads 2006-07-21

Keep IE secure by configuring the right settings: IE has the ability to provide a secure browsing experience. But it's the responsibility of the organization or the user to configure it properly. In this edition of Security Solutions, Mike Mullins tells you how to configure the right security settings for IE. Most Web browsers offer the option...; Tags: Microsoft Internet Explorer, ActiveX/COM/COM+/DCOM, Web browsers, Microsoft Windows, Michael Mullins CCNA, MCP, ActiveX Control, security, Security Solutions Newsletter, Mike Mullins, Security Setting, Internet, Michael \"Mullins CCNA, MCP\"; Technical articles 2006-03-23
Unable to view swf's within browser: Running Windows XP Pro, SP2I am unable to view swf files in my IE or Slimbrowser. When I go to this site:http://www.eagleslanding-beaumont.com/floorplans/floorplans.htmI click on a floor plan and the system opens a new page but asks if I want to save or cancel- it will not show the floor plans....; Tags: ActiveX Control, browser security, floor plan, mustangkilla@..., plug-in, security, software, Web browser; Q&A 2005-12-27
Boost IE security by disabling Active Scripting and ActiveX controls: Internet Explorer has had more than its fair share of security problems, and critical vulnerabilities continue to plague Microsoft's Web browser. However, you can make IE safer for browsing the Web by disabling Active Scripting and ActiveX controls. Mike Mullins tells you how. Security problems have plagued Microsoft's Internet...; Tags: ActiveX Control, Microsoft Internet Explorer, ActiveX/COM/COM+/DCOM, Web browsers, Michael Mullins CCNA, MCP, Active Scripting, vulnerability, security, Security Solutions Newsletter, Bulletin, Mike Mullins, Internet, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Michael \"Mullins CCNA, MCP\"; Technical articles 2005-12-15
Boost IE security by disabling Active Scripting and ActiveX controls: Absolute Security in IE is not possibleIt's all very well for the experts to keep telling users to turn off Active Scripting and ActiveX. In reality, until Web design is changed, enabling both Active Scripting and ActiveX are necessary evils. The best we can do is set them to 'prompt'...; Tags: Active Scripting, ActiveX, ActiveX Control, Dasec, ie security, Microsoft Corp., security; Discussion threads 2005-12-16
Improve the security of ActiveX and browser add-ons while maintaining usability: ActiveX issue???I have a computer at home that is having problem getting windows update. When I start the windows update, it will go to the site and start scanning than the information bar will pop up prompting me to click on it to install the ActiveX control. I...; Tags: ActiveX, ActiveX Control, ie, Microsoft Windows XP, security, skc@..., Web browser, windows xp; Discussion threads 2005-08-11
ActiveX controls: I have a network where everytime we need to install an ActiveX Control which is quite often for some of the mortgage lenders we use my users can't install it because they don't have admin rights to their machine. Is there any way (I've looked at gpo's but didn't see...; Tags: ActiveX Control, computer, lender, POSTER, security, TechKid, windows; Q&A 2005-08-05
Improve the security of ActiveX and browser add-ons while maintaining usability: ActiveX is a major source of security headaches in MicrosoftInternet Explorer. Although IT professionals might wish to disable ActiveXaltogether, that simply isn't an option for many users, so we need to know howto tweak various settings and permissions for the different security zones inIE. Fortunately, there are a variety of...; Tags: Microsoft Internet Explorer, John McCormick, ActiveX, Web browser, ActiveX Control, Add-On Manager, security; Technical articles 2005-08-05
DOWNLOAD: Improve the security of ActiveX while maintaining usability: DOWNLOAD: Improve the security of ActiveX while maintaining usabilityhttp://techrepublic.com.com/5138-6249-5638547.htmlAfter you take a look at this download, please post your feedback, ideas for improvements, or further thoughts on this topic.Thanks,TechRepublic Downloads TeamActiveX Security?Anyone interested in locking down Internet Explorer should check out Qwik-Fix Pro at http://pivx.com/Craig Herbergthe title is misleadingas there...; Tags: ActiveX, ActiveX Control, Add-On Management, download, group policy, Jason Hiner, security; Discussion threads 2005-03-28
IE 6 ActiveX controls blocked: I've got an issue with a laptop I'm working on that blocks all ActiveX controls in Internet Explorer. I've reduced the security settings for all zones to "Low" which should allow ANY ActiveX content to run. I've also verified that no sites are listed in the Restricted Sites...; Tags: ActiveX Control, CptOmlly, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, O/S, security, Service Pack 2, spyware, virus, windows; Q&A 2004-11-17
Microsoft unveils a flurry of critical security alerts for Windows: update on MS04-028MS04-028, “Buffer Overrun in JPEG Processing (GDI+) Could Allow Code Execution”http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS04-028.mspxhas just been updated to reflect revised update information.Here’s what Microsoft has to say:“Reason for re-release: Bulletin updated to advise on the availability of revised security updates for Office XP, Visio 2002, and Project...; Tags: ActiveX Control, Microsoft Corp., MICROSOFT HAS, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Update, networking, security, security alert, Tech Locksmith; Discussion threads 2004-10-13
Tech Tip: Properly control ActiveX security: By Mike MullinsActiveX is a Microsoft-designed mechanismthat allows Web browsers and e-mail programs, such as Outlook, todownload and execute programs from the Internet. These programs,known as ActiveX controls, execute as native applications and havefull access and rights to everything on the machine within thepermissions of the user executing the code....; Tags: ActiveX, ActiveX Control, Mike Mullins, security; Technical articles 2003-12-08
Look out for fraudulent Microsoft digital certificates: The Microsoft digital certificates that VeriSign mistakenly issued to an imposter have been big news recently. In this Locksmith column, John McCormick shows you what to be aware of so you don't become a victim of this fraud.Did you recently get some authenticated code from Microsoft? A VeriSign-certified message from...; Tags: ActiveX/COM/COM+/DCOM, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, John McCormick, Microsoft Corp., security, ActiveX Control, VeriSign Inc.; Technical articles 2001-04-09
SpywareBlaster 4.1 (Windows): SpywareBlaster doesn't scan and clean for spyware - it prevents it from ever being installed. By setting a "kill bit" for spyware ActiveX controls, SpywareBlaster can prevent the installation of any spyware ActiveX controls from a webpage. It does this while not interfering with "friendly" ActiveX controls - so...; Tags: ActiveX Control, Microsoft Windows, Web Browser, Javacool Software, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, ActiveX/COM/COM+/DCOM, Viruses And Worms, Security, Software Development, Software/Web Development; Software downloads 2008-06-23
Microsoft Windows 95 Patch: Security Vulnerabilities in Scriptlet.typlib Update (Windows): Update for Security Vulnerabilities in "Scriptlet.typlib" and "Eyedog" ActiveX Controls. This update eliminates the "scriptlet.typlib/eyedog" security vulnerability. Without this update, these ActiveX controls can be maliciously used to perform unauthorized actions on a user's computer.; Tags: Vulnerability, ActiveX Control, Microsoft Corp., ActiveX/COM/COM+/DCOM, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 95, Security, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Operating Systems, Software; Software downloads 1999-09-07
Microsoft Windows 98 Update: Scriptlet.typlib and Eyedog Security Vulnerabilities Update (Windows): This update eliminates security vulnerabilities in two ActiveX controls: Scriptlet.typlib and Eyedog. Without this update, these controls can be maliciously used to perform unauthorized actions, like creating, deleting, or modifying files on a user's computer. For more information on this update and these ActiveX controls, please visit Microsoft Security...; Tags: Vulnerability, Update, ActiveX Control, Microsoft Corp., ActiveX/COM/COM+/DCOM, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 98, Security, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Operating Systems, Software; Software downloads 1999-09-09

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