Researchers speak out about Microsoft Speech flaws

Iria · Jun 15, 2007, 04:50 AM

Source: TG Daily
_______
Researchers are blasting Microsoft for a critical flaw that could cause a critical attack on users who rely on speech recognition to control their Windows-based computer.

Microsoft Speech version 4.0a, when used in conjunction with Internet Explorer, opens up a severe hole that, when triggered by a malicious ActiveX control, can cause key data to be deleted and allow a hacker to gain remote control of the system.

Jun 15, 2007, 04:50 AM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 87	Researchers speak out about Microsoft Speech flaws Source: TG Daily _______ Researchers are blasting Microsoft for a critical flaw that could cause a critical attack on users who rely on speech recognition to control their Windows-based computer. Microsoft Speech version 4.0a, when used in conjunction with Internet Explorer, opens up a severe hole that, when triggered by a malicious ActiveX control, can cause key data to be deleted and allow a hacker to gain remote control of the system.