


(i) executing the Autorun.inf file (and whatever possible malicious instructions it contains) - Autorun vulnerability Microsoft Windows Autorun and Autoplay are features that were at first intended to simplify running CD content by automatically: USB drives and other removable media, which are accessed by the Autorun/Autoplay functionalities each time (by default) you connect them to your computer, are the most frequently used virus carriers these days. You may want to disable the Autorun and Autoplay features in your Windows system to prevent malicious software makers from abusing these security flaws. Microsoft Security Bulletin MS09-001 - Critical - Vulnerabilities in SMB Could Allow Remote Code Executionī - Disable Autorun and Autoplay (Windows XP and Windows Vista).Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-068 – Important - Vulnerability in SMB Could Allow Remote Code Execution.Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-067 – Critical - Vulnerability in Server Service Could Allow Remote Code Execution.If you do not wish to download all Windows updates but want to ensure that you are at least protected against the Win32/Conficker threats, download and install the patches ( KB958644, KB957097 and KB958687) in the following Microsoft Security Bulletins:
