full-disclosure - Windows 98 vulnerable to ASN.1

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From: hescominsoon at emmanuelcomputerconsulting.com (William Warren)
Subject: Windows 98 vulnerable to ASN.1

the tips for winme security also apply to 2k and xp..:)  In all 
actuality put a firewall in front of any windows OS..keep it patched and 
move laong...:)

Nick FitzGerald wrote:
> "Tom Koehler" <tom.koehler@....net> wrote:
> 
> 
>>Any ideas how to secure Win Me would be appreciated.
> 
> 
> Sure -- there are two basic options:
> 
> 1.  Unplug it's Ethernet cable, remove any WiFi and other network 
> interface devices.  Limit its functionality to tasks that do not 
> involve handling sensitive or valuable data, etc.
> 
> 2.  Replace it with Win 2K or XP.
> 
> "secure" and "Win ME" are phrases that do not belong in the same 
> sentence without an appropriately-placed negation.  Anything else is 
> delusion...
> 
> 
>>Thanks
> 
> 
> You're welcome.
> 
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Nick FitzGerald
> 
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every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt 
condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their 
righteousness is of me, saith the LORD.