Microsoft sent out a message today that describes a serious security problem. It has been discussed in a public security forum so you can be sure that even dimwitted crackers know about the problem. I'm not going to post the whole thing - it probably would not be of interest. However, anyone using one of the OS's in the title should visit the link given below.
Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2001 12:46 PM
Subject: Microsoft Security Notification Bulletin MS01-059
Title: Unchecked Buffer in Universal Plug and Play can Lead
to System Compromise
Date: 20 December 2001
Software: Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows XP
Impact: Run code of attacker's choice
Max Risk: Critical
Bulletin: MS01-059
Microsoft encourages customers to review the Security Bulletin at:
<a href="http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS01-059.asp." target="_blank">http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS01-059.asp.</a>