After the recent Pwn2Own contest, the Microsoft product manager Peter LePage spoke out about the two “features” that were completely sidestepped to hack a Windows 7 system. He stated, ”
Just days after a pair of researchers outwitted major Windows 7 defenses to exploit Internet Explorer (IE) and Firefox, Microsoft said the measures AREN’T MEANT to “prevent every attack forever.”…
Pete LePage, a product manager with IE’s developer division, stood up for DEP (data execution) and ASLR (address space layout randomization), the security features that two hackers sidestepped to win $10,000 each at the high-profile Pwn2Own hacking contest last Wednesday
via Microsoft defends Windows 7 security after Pwn2Own hacks.
I find these comments from Mr. LePage a bit misguided, and very suspect. How can a security “feature” so easily be sidestepped? Two minutes? I can’t wait until we get the details of the attack/exploit so that we can really see how this was done.
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It’s been two weeks since I’ve had a weekend to “decompress”, and what a long, painful, arduous and tiring two weeks it’s been. I will try my absolute best NOT to do that again any time soon. I did not realize how much energy that not having “down-time” strips from you. I have spent the last two days doing absolutely nothing, sleeping in, and being a general “bump-on-a-log”. Of course, this hasn’t gone over well with the better half, but she is understanding of my exhaustion.
The week terminated with a refreshing freedom, we have removed some obstacles to delivery in our workplace, and are moving forward with the cleanup of old problems. It’s nice to be able to get over that hump, as it’s depressing and moral sapping. Now the rest of the team can focus on their roles instead of worrying about the failures of other people.
I’m looking forward to the next few weeks at work, finalizing this month and moving on to the next new challenges. I just hope I’ve slept enough, as I know there’s going to be some hard work ahead.
Have a great week!
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