Microsoft warns that attackers are actively targeting Windows Vista.

[aztony]

Microsoft warned Tuesday that attackers are actively targeting Windows Vista, as well as Microsoft Office 2003 through 2010, with an attack that would give hackers the same rights as the victim.

“The exploit requires user interaction as the attack is disguised as an email requesting potential targets to open a specially crafted Word attachment,” Microsoft said. “If the attachment is opened or previewed, it attempts to exploit the vulnerability using a malformed graphics image embedded in the document. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could gain the same user rights as the logged-on user.”

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2061280/windows-vista-lync-older-office-versions-under-attack-via-new-vulnerability.html#tk.nl_secur

 

[Ink]

Article may be confusing, plus the link didn't open.

Here's another link about the Office/Lync zero-day exploit:
http://www.tomsguide.com/us/microsoft-office-zero-day,news-17830.html

Breakdown:
- All versions of Windows are affected for Office 2003 and 2007 users
- Windows XP affected only for Office 2010 users, but not on Windows 7 or higher.
Because, Vista is vulnerable with or without Office installed. Other Windows versions are safe, if you do not have Office installed.

However, here's Microsoft FixIt for Windows Vista SP2/Server 2008 users:
https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2896666
Or use EMET.

 

[aztony]

Article may be confusing, plus the link didn't open.

Don't know why the link doesn't work for you. I tested it right after I posted the article, and then again before replying to your comment. Works fine for me. Thnx for adding add'l info.

 

[Gnosis]

Attack me all you want. I am sandboxed, and my
bb is ready to pick a fight.
Besides that, I have PCHunter to give me the bad news if I am infected.

 

[Batzzz]

I find it important to keep everything up to date and modern, it doesnt remove all your chances of getting attacked but helps minimize them. I have word 2010 on my laptop because im a lazy so ill make sure to update.