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Microsoft is reporting that a vulnerability has been found in the way Windows handles animated cursor files. Microsoft is working on the problem and suggests visiting only trusted sites, not clicking on attachments and no talking to strangers.
Microsoft is investigating new public reports of attacks exploiting a vulnerability in the way Microsoft Windows handles animated cursor (.ani) files. In order for this attack to be carried out, a user must either visit a Web site that contains a Web page that is used to exploit the vulnerability or view a specially crafted e-mail message or email attachment sent to them by an attacker.