Web Worm Exploits Vulnerabilities to Attack Windows Server Systems

Using vulnerabilities revealed at the same time as those exploited by the web worm, security firm IRM has demonstrated how they can be used to gain control of a Windows web server. . . . Using vulnerabilities revealed at the same time as those exploited by the web worm, security firm IRM has demonstrated how they can be used to gain control of a Windows web server.

Using widely available exploit code for the vulnerability, IRM was able to take over a Microsoft server with just a few keystrokes.

The loophole potentially affects millions of web servers, many of which are run by financial organisations.