About this tag
The disco file tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions related to Web Service Discovery (.disco) files, particularly in the context of security vulnerabilities. A notable thread addresses the MS11-049 security update, which resolved an information disclosure vulnerability in the Microsoft XML Editor. This vulnerability could be exploited if a user opened a specially crafted .disco file with affected software, such as Microsoft Visual Studio. The tag is relevant for IT professionals and developers working with XML web services, security updates, and Microsoft development tools. Topics include detection changes, security patch details, and best practices for handling .disco files to prevent information disclosure.
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MS11-049 - Important : Vulnerability in the Microsoft XML Editor Could Allow Information Disclosure
Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V2.0 (August 9, 2011): Bulletin rereleased to announce a detection change to the update for Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Service Pack 1 (KB2251481) to add detection for related software listed in the update FAQ. There were no changes to the...- News
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- 2011 affected software compromise detection change disco file extended security updates information disclosure kb2251481 microsoft privately reported security security bulletin service pack update faq user rights visual studio vulnerability web services xml
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