Worm Could Squirm on Windows XP

"It is important to note that Simple File and Print Sharing is only available on Windows XP machines that are not part of a Windows Active Directory Domain. However, configuring a Windows XP SP1 host to share network resources prior to joining an Active Directory Domain will leave it in the vulnerable state even after the Domain is joined," the company warned.

By Ryan Naraine
“Microsoft late Tuesday warned that the Zotob worm could start squirming through certain configurations of Windows XP SP1 (Service Pack 1).

The worm, which squirms through a flaw in the Windows PnP (Plug and Play) service, has wreaked havoc on unpatched Windows 2000 machines, but new information suggests some Windows XP users could also be at risk.

Late Tuesday, Microsoft Corp. issued a new advisory that confirmed the expanded threat and recommended that users implement workarounds to thwart a new worm outbreak.

Users of Windows XP SP2 are not vulnerable to remote attacks.…”

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