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How to disable the ADODB.Stream object from Internet Explorer
Microsoft Knowledge Base Article - 870669
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=870669 "An ADO stream object represents a file in memory. The stream object contains several methods for reading and writing binary files and text files. When this by-design functionality is combined with known security vulnerabilities in Microsoft Internet Explorer, an Internet Web site could execute script from the Local Machine zone. This behavior occurs because the ADODB.Stream object permits access to the hard disk when the ADODB.Stream object is hosted in Internet Explorer." Well, I just did it manually, because it seemed a good idea but, can anyone put into simple English how this affects real life, 'occasional' surfing, always to reputable sites, regarding functionality. e.g. java scripting / shopping online etc. ? regards, Richard |
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How to disable the ADODB.Stream object from Internet Explorer
I can't, but it only adds a Registry entry which can be easily removed
either by editing the Registry or using Add-Remove. "RJK" wrote in message ... Microsoft Knowledge Base Article - 870669 http://support.microsoft.com/?id=870669 "An ADO stream object represents a file in memory. The stream object contains several methods for reading and writing binary files and text files. When this by-design functionality is combined with known security vulnerabilities in Microsoft Internet Explorer, an Internet Web site could execute script from the Local Machine zone. This behavior occurs because the ADODB.Stream object permits access to the hard disk when the ADODB.Stream object is hosted in Internet Explorer." Well, I just did it manually, because it seemed a good idea but, can anyone put into simple English how this affects real life, 'occasional' surfing, always to reputable sites, regarding functionality. e.g. java scripting / shopping online etc. ? regards, Richard |
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How to disable the ADODB.Stream object from Internet Explorer
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=870669
"How to disable the ADODB.Stream object from Internet Explorer" It says you will see "ActiveX component can’t create object: ‘ADODB.Stream’", if a site tries to do what it intends to prevent. Therefore, go to all your regular places. What happened? KB870669.inf appears to be a tad busier than just creating that one Registry key. Therefore, take the update. It gets into Add/Remove Programs, anyhow. -- Thanks or Good Luck, There may be humor in this post, and, Naturally, you will not sue, should things get worse after this, PCR "RJK" wrote in message ... | Microsoft Knowledge Base Article - 870669 | http://support.microsoft.com/?id=870669 | "An ADO stream object represents a file in memory. The stream object | contains several methods for reading and writing binary files and text | files. When this by-design functionality is combined with known security | vulnerabilities in Microsoft Internet Explorer, an Internet Web site could | execute script from the Local Machine zone. This behavior occurs because the | ADODB.Stream object permits access to the hard disk when the ADODB.Stream | object is hosted in Internet Explorer." | | Well, I just did it manually, because it seemed a good idea but, can anyone | put into simple English how this affects real life, 'occasional' surfing, | always to reputable sites, regarding functionality. e.g. java scripting / | shopping online etc. ? | | regards, Richard | | | |
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How to disable the ADODB.Stream object from Internet Explorer
The odds that you'll see this legitimately happen on a public Internet site
are extremely remote. The function is more often used on Intranet sites, for example, when you click a link that sends a form to your PC to complete (usually in Word or a similar program) and then return when completed. Any legitimate Internet site will simply use the file download function to send the form to you. -- Richard G. Harper [MVP Win9x] * PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups * for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not replied to. * HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm "RJK" wrote in message ... Microsoft Knowledge Base Article - 870669 http://support.microsoft.com/?id=870669 "An ADO stream object represents a file in memory. The stream object contains several methods for reading and writing binary files and text files. When this by-design functionality is combined with known security vulnerabilities in Microsoft Internet Explorer, an Internet Web site could execute script from the Local Machine zone. This behavior occurs because the ADODB.Stream object permits access to the hard disk when the ADODB.Stream object is hosted in Internet Explorer." Well, I just did it manually, because it seemed a good idea but, can anyone put into simple English how this affects real life, 'occasional' surfing, always to reputable sites, regarding functionality. e.g. java scripting / shopping online etc. ? regards, Richard |
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How to disable the ADODB.Stream object from Internet Explorer
Thanx all.
regards, Richard "RJK" wrote in message ... Microsoft Knowledge Base Article - 870669 http://support.microsoft.com/?id=870669 "An ADO stream object represents a file in memory. The stream object contains several methods for reading and writing binary files and text files. When this by-design functionality is combined with known security vulnerabilities in Microsoft Internet Explorer, an Internet Web site could execute script from the Local Machine zone. This behavior occurs because the ADODB.Stream object permits access to the hard disk when the ADODB.Stream object is hosted in Internet Explorer." Well, I just did it manually, because it seemed a good idea but, can anyone put into simple English how this affects real life, 'occasional' surfing, always to reputable sites, regarding functionality. e.g. java scripting / shopping online etc. ? regards, Richard |
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How to disable the ADODB.Stream object from Internet Explorer
You are welcome.
-- Thanks or Good Luck, There may be humor in this post, and, Naturally, you will not sue, should things get worse after this, PCR "RJK" wrote in message ... | Thanx all. | | regards, Richard | | | "RJK" wrote in message | ... | Microsoft Knowledge Base Article - 870669 | http://support.microsoft.com/?id=870669 | "An ADO stream object represents a file in memory. The stream object | contains several methods for reading and writing binary files and text | files. When this by-design functionality is combined with known security | vulnerabilities in Microsoft Internet Explorer, an Internet Web site could | execute script from the Local Machine zone. This behavior occurs because | the | ADODB.Stream object permits access to the hard disk when the ADODB.Stream | object is hosted in Internet Explorer." | | Well, I just did it manually, because it seemed a good idea but, can | anyone | put into simple English how this affects real life, 'occasional' surfing, | always to reputable sites, regarding functionality. e.g. java scripting / | shopping online etc. ? | | regards, Richard | | | | | |
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