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Frequently Asked Questions about the ASP.NET Security Vulnerability

Two days ago I published an important blog post about a security vulnerability in ASP.NET .  In it I discussed a workaround that we recommend customers use to help prevent attackers from using the vulnerability against your applications. Below are answers to some common questions people have asked since then about the vulnerability. Is Microsoft going to release an update to fix the vulnerability? Yes.  We are working on an update to ASP.NET that we will release via Windows Update once it has been thoroughly tested and is ready for broad distribution. Until the update is available, we will also publish details on workarounds (like the one described in this post ) that can be applied immediately to help protect against the vulnerability Read More...

Read the complete post at http://weblogs.asp.net/scottgu/archive/2010/09/20/frequently-asked-questions-about-the-asp-net-security-vulnerability.aspx