Re: DSO Exploit?

From: Pat (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 05/19/04 

Date: Tue, 18 May 2004 16:31:02 -0700

I, too, have this problem. I've used both Spybot S&D and Adaware--both identify DSO exploit and, when I say "fix it", the programs report that it will be removed. Yet, when I rerun immediately, the same problem appears. Perhaps related is my inability to ever change my homepage URL...it always defaults to an unpleasant one anytime I start IE.
HELP!! Please...
     
     ----- Wesley Vogel wrote: -----
     
     Susan;
     
     Must've been the first time Spybot S & D has run
     on your machine. Check it and click Fix.
     
     From
     http://security.greymagic.com/adv/gm001-ie/
     
     [[In an advisory from Jan 10 2002..............]]
     =====================
     
     Protect Your PC
     http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/default.asp
     
     --
     Hope this helps. Let us know.
     Wes
     
     In news:14d5d01c3f98f$69757210$a601280a@phx.gbl,
     Susan <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> hunted and pecked:
> I downloaded SpyBot Search and Destroy and ran it to
> find spyware. AdAware and Spy Bot Search and Destroy are
> two free programs that have been recommended to me.
>> SpyBot detected something called
> DSO Exploit
>> Description of it is the following:
> Company: Microsoft
> Product: Internet Explorer
> Threat: Security hole
>> Company URL: http://www.microsoft.com/
> Company product URL: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/
> Company privacy URL:
> http://www.microsoft.com/info/privacy.htm
>> Description
> There's a security hole in IE allowing websites to
> execute code without asking you first. You can find more
> information at http://security.greymagic.com/adv/gm001-ie/
>>> I have downloaded all Windows and Office updates and have
> McAfee firewall antivirus software running. What is this
> and what is best way to protect PC?