First Windows 7 zero day exploit is spotted

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A WINDOWS 7 zero day exploit has been spotted just a day after the operating system was declared risk free in Microsoft's monthly security bulletin.
The newly found bug was discovered by Laurent Gaffie and details were posted on the Full Disclosure mailing list.
The Vole is investigating the reported flaw which basically crashes a Windows 7 system when exploited.
It is caused by a flaw in the Server Message Block (SMB) protocol that forms the backbone of Windows file sharing. When triggered, the flaw results in an infinite loop that renders the computer useless, or at least more useless than it was before when Windows was still running.
The vulnerability hits Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2. There are a couple different proof-of-concept exploits circulating but nothing so far that indicates the flaw is being attacked.
Crashing the system is not really much good for hackers and the flaw does not provide any unauthorized remote access that could lead to compromising information or performing other malicious activities.
A work-around to fix the problem involves blocking TCP ports 135 through 139 along with port 445, which stops SMB traffic from entering the network.
All fairly minor and unlikely, still it does rain on the Vole's parade a little. On Tuesday it was proudly saying there were no security bugs in Windows 7 and now it has to admit that there is one, even if it is no big deal.

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A WINDOWS 7 zero-day exploit has been spotted just one day after Microsoft's monthly security bulletin declared the OS risk free. According to reports, Laurent Gaffie discovered the bug and shared details on the http://windows7forums.com/# mailing list.
Here’s what you need to know:

• The exploit targets the Server Message Block (SMB) protocol – the backbone of Windows file sharing.
• When triggered, the flaw causes an infinite loop that crashes the system, essentially making Windows 7 (and Windows Server 2008 R2) unusable.
• This attack doesn’t provide unauthorized remote access or open the door for data compromise; it merely crashes the affected system.

For a temporary workaround, it’s recommended to block TCP ports 135 through 139 along with port 445 to stop SMB traffic from entering your network. While the exploit is described as “no big deal,” it does cast a small shadow on the previous claim of absolute security in Windows 7.
As always, keep an eye on updates from both Microsoft and the security community for official patches or further details on this vulnerability.