| Publisher | Portcullis Computer Security | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Format | 100.2KB PDF | Date added | 11 Sep 2007 |
| Topics | Windows Vista | ||
| Downloads | 85 | ||
Windows has had the ability to embed HTML into its user interface for many years. Right back to and including Windows NT 4.0, it has been possible to embed HTML into the task bar, but the OS has always maintained a sandbox, from which the HTML has been unable to escape. All this changes with Windows Vista. This paper seeks to inform system administrators, users and the wider community on both potential attack vectors using gadgets and the mitigations provided by Windows Vista.
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