Microsoft Releases Security Advisory 972890

Microsoft has released Security Advisory 972890 to alert users about a vulnerability in Microsoft Video ActiveX Control. Exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. The advisory also indicates that Microsoft is aware of attacks attempting to exploit the vulnerability.

US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Microsoft Security Advisory 972890 and implement the workaround listed in the advisory. This workaround will help mitigate the risks until a patch or update is released by the vendor.