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Cookie bug in Internet Explorer discovered

is again a security hole in Internet Explorer has been uncovered. Who has enabled Javascript runs, according to the experts risk to divulge the contents of his cookies. Microsoft (Frankfurt Stock Exchange: MSF) has meanwhile announced a patch for the bug.

Normally, cookies, when they are activated at the site provided that you visit repeatedly, so for example, to personalize the site, or even to keep passwords and user names ready. A special JavaScript now ensures that your computer’s cookies are not sent to the appropriate site, but the webmaster, who has installed the “spying” script on his site.

For the visitors to the site but must have Javascript enabled and press a special button. A demo of the hole can under peacefire.org / … be carried out.

Affected by the bug are all versions of Internet Explorer on any operating system except Mac OS and Unix. Until the patch is released, the error can be bypassed by disabling Javascript.

Contact:
Microsoft, Tel: 089/31760

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