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The Microsoft JPEG Vulnerability and the Six New Content Security Requirements

Overview In November 2004, a critical Microsoft security vulnerability (MS04-028) was discovered which could allow attackers to embed malicious code inside JPEG image files. Until that time, JPEG image files were considered immune to attack. To effectively deal with this vulnerability, security and IT professionals need to incorporate six new and critical content security requirements into their networks.

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Publisher	Aladdin Knowledge Systems	File Format	PDF, requires Acrobat Rdr 5
Date Published	March 2005	Downloads	243
Format	White Papers
Topics	Anti-Virus, Security Management, Network Security

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