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active template library
About this tag
The active template library (ATL) tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about Microsoft's Active Template Library, a set of template-based C++ classes that simplify COM component development. Content includes security advisories and updates related to vulnerabilities in ATL, such as Microsoft Security Advisory 973882, which addresses remote code execution risks in ATL ActiveX controls. Threads often reference Microsoft security bulletins and updates aimed at mitigating these vulnerabilities. The tag is relevant for developers and IT professionals working with COM components, ActiveX controls, or legacy Windows applications that rely on ATL, particularly those concerned with security patching and vulnerability management.
Revision Note: V4.0 (October 13, 2009): Advisory revised to add an entry in the Updates related to ATL section to communicate the release of Microsoft Security Bulletin MS09-060, "Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Active Template Library (ATL) ActiveX Controls for Microsoft Office Could Allow Remote...