Microsoft has released Security Advisory 953818 to address reports of a blended threat that affects Windows users who have installed Apple's Safari web browser. According to the advisory, by convincing a user to visit a specially crafted website, an attacker may be able to execute arbitrary code on an affected system due to Safari's default file downloading behavior and the way that Windows Internet Explorer handles the downloaded files.

d-PIT encourages users to review Microsoft Security Advisory 953818. Please note that the advisory indicates that the workaround does not correct the vulnerability, but it may help mitigate risk against known attack vectors.

d-PIT will provide additional information as it becomes available.

Relevant URL:    http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/953818.mspx