Microsoft Windows Server Service Vulnerability (MS08-067)

A vulnerability has been identified in Microsoft Windows, which could be exploited by attackers to take complete control of an affected system. This issue is caused by an error in the Server service that does not properly handle specially crafted RPC requests, which could be exploited by attackers to crash an affected system or execute arbitrary code via a specially crafted request.

On Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008, the vulnerability is only exploitable by authenticated users.

Note: This vulnerability is being exploited in targeted attacks.

[via FrSirt]

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This was just discovered and needs to let people know. I will do more research on it and maybe come up with a way to fix the problem. According to my sources there is a patch that will fix the problem!!

*UPDATE*
According to Microsoft:

This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in the Server service. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if an affected system received a specially crafted RPC request. On Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 systems, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability without authentication to run arbitrary code. It is possible that this vulnerability could be used in the crafting of a wormable exploit. Firewall best practices and standard default firewall configurations can help protect network resources from attacks that originate outside the enterprise perimeter.
[Via Microsoft Security Bulletin]

Cleaning out the Prefetch Directory!

From time to time you will need to clean out the Prefetch directory in Vista and XP.  Here is how you do it in Vista.  You first would need to boot into safe mode in Vista then you will log into Vista and go to:

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[C:\Windows\Prefetch Directory]

Having been using XP and Vista for the past few years, I've found that deleting all of the files in prefetch directory and letting them rebuild actually speeds up the system.  I got a feeling it has something to do with file corruptions.  After you go into the Prefetch directory and delete all the files.  You would then go into your Readyboost Directory if you are using Readyboost then there will be a Readyboost directory inside the Prefetch directory.  Deleting all the files in the Readyboost directory also will greatly improve performance of your system.  Don't delete the Prefetch Directory or the Readyboost Directory, Vista won't let you delete the Prefetch but will with Readyboost.  Deleting the Readyboost directory will prevent  Vista from using Readyboost and then you would have to restart the process of using Readyboost.

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If you can come up with more ways to speed up Vista then by all means let me know!!

Challenge the Challengers, Part Duex

On the previous post:

Calling all Geeks: Keith’s SysAdmin Meme

Now I'm call all you out!!

• Tom Merit from Buzz Out Loud


• Paul Buchheit And Bret Taylor -- 2 of the Co-founders of Friendfeed.com


• Todd Cochrane from Geek News Central


• Robert Scoble from scobleizer.com


• Mark Trap from http://friendfeed.com/itafroma


• Andy McCaskey from Slashdotreview.com


• Leo Laporte from leoville.com and Twit.tv


• Mike from Miketechshow.com podcast


• Citizenx from http://www.tanjents.com/


• Winston Wolf


• Paul Thurrot from Winsupersite.com


• Steve Gibson from Shields Up


• Carey Holzman from Computer America

As you can see I've got Several people here who you don't think would reply or even think about doing this.  I have a plan.  I want these people to tell their story about this memo.  I challenge them to actually post their responses on their blog or Podcast.  I want to hear your story about the old days.  I want to find out all about what people think or did to get into the IT profession!! I have this grand Idea to hear from the people and find out their story.  That is why if you do talk about the memo link back to me so I'll know.

If you think you're not a computer geek or a Sysadmin, I know better.  I am sure you have family or friends that you've had to work on their computer for some reason or other.  You have the skills even if you didn't know it.  I want to know how you got into the IT Field.  I want to compile all this information to help people to get into the field and all this information is valuable to people.

I dare you Scoble, Mark, and the Co-founders to be the first to do it.  You know you want to!!!

CES-TPN-2008-01-09-POD CES 2008 Day 4 Pick of the Day

It's the last days of CES and they have there final picks of the day 4 for CES 2008:



Some of the Picks of the Day are:
Dash Express
Life-Ware Media Experience
PhotoSimile 5000
Deluo MouseGPS
HD Radio

CES-TPN-2008-01-09-POD CES 2008 Day 3 Pick of the Day

Day Three coverage comes to you from the Zune Section of the Microsoft booth. Big thanks to the Zune team for letting us film this in a section of their booth. Check out the podcast suport on the Zune.

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MyDreamFlyer.com
Plantronic Virtual Phone Booth
Asoka Power Line PlugLink AV 9164
My Theater Acoustic Panels
i-sobot
Sanyo HD 1000 HDMI Camera

CES-TPN-2008-01-09_02 Wednesday Plan for CES

The morning breakfast planning discussion was about one third planning and two thirds philosophy. Todd and I are pretty open in discussion on lessons learned in covering this CES, and the need for flexibility as the technology and coverage plan changes in realtime. Todd and Andy talk about how difficult it is to actaully send off these videos and editing them!! Thanks Todd and Andy, I hope today you get some great sleep. I can't wait to see what they put up on the website when they get home!! ;)



Here's what Andy is talking about hitting the wall on the back channel:

CES-TPN-2008-01-09_06 Panasonic Talent on the Main LVCC

Panasonic and HD TV's did a show at CES 2008 about the the HD Experience. I love the video and the performance by some of the Talented people who did a great show. Thanks Andy McCaskey and Todd for this little video.

CES-TPN-2008-01-09_05 Prep for Todd's FoxNews Interview

Todd was on the internet streamed edition of Fox News - so during the prep we had a chance to look at their field production equipment. Andy McCaskey interviews some of the production people on how they shoot there streamed shows!! I thought it was a fascinating what the difference was between FOX NEWS and Todd production schemes. Check it out!

CES-TPN-2008-01-08_06 Blu-Ray Triumphant

As most of you know about the Blu-ray and HD DVD players. The article that I'm referring to is:

Warner goes Blu-ray exclusive, delivering crushing blow to HD DVD

I thought people would get a kick out of this Video about HD DVD and Blu-ray. Andy McCaskey from Slashdotreviews does a video about this. Take a look. Enjoy!

CES-TPN-2008-01-07-POD CES 2008 Day 2 Pick of the Day

Todd from Geek News Central and Andy McCaskey from Slashdotreview spend day two at the Consumer Electronics Show and come up with a great assortment of products and innovative technology. Here are some of there picks for Day 2.



Picks of the Day are:
Steadicam
D-Link Secure Spot
D-Link Wifi Digital Frame
IO Gear FVM for DVI
Tune Up Media
xDock HD

CES-TPN-2008-01-08_01 Breakfast Planning for Day 2

Andy And Todd talk about there Day number 2 at CES and how they are going to do it. Planning logistics and have the inform viewers like you getting involved in CES. Great Job Todd And Andy.

CES-TPN2008-01-07_6 CES Show Stoppers Press Event

Rescued from another $15 cab ride by Dave in the rental car - we make it to the Showstoppers press event about a half hour late. This was at the Wynn, obviously in the same class as the Venetian or Bellagio. Probably the most productive interview environment that we've seen of any of the press events. And, we were one of FOUR video crews. This was assembly line turn and burn interviewing - and the adreneline was cranking. The last one of the evening ran out of tape ten seconds from the end. We re-recorded the last ten seconds - see if you can find the product interview that has the splice. Check out this Video from Andy!

CES-TPN2008-01-07_3 CES Sands and Chinatown

A return to the main floor at the Sands to re-shoot Cool-It Systems, one of our most popular videos from last years coverage of CES. Then, a fast tour of the component exhibits from China and Taiwan - that used to be in the Hilton. Todd and Andy talk about there videos!

CES-TPN-2008-01-07-POD CES 2008 Tech Podcast Network Pick of the Day

Andy from Slashdotreview.com and Todd from Geek News Central has searched the halls of CES today and have came with our top product picks and our Pick of the Day.

Check Day 1 Coverage of the Consumer Electronics Show coverage provided by the Tech Podcast Network at TechPodcasts.com. Here They've found the some awesome stuff check it out!! Great Job Todd and Andy!!

Companies Featured:
SpeechGear
CallPod
WildCharge
BugLabs
SmartRestart
VieVu

CES-TPN2008-01-07_2 It All Starts Here

This is, believe it or not - some unusual footage: As the main crowd attacks the convention center, is is actually possible to walk through the Sands, at least for the first hour or two. Here's the start of the day. A lot footage for us to see. Thanks guys.

CES-TPN2008-01-07_01 Breakfast at Venitian

The opening day of CES is the mob scene that will be reflected in the traffic, so Todd and Andy adopt a different strategy - based on trips that took over an hour on the bus in previous years. We leave at 7:00, eat at the Ventian and then walk through the casino to the Sands Convention Center.

CES-TPN-2008-01-06-03 EPOS Digital Pen

Having a pen remember what you write. You can have it remember up to 1000 pages on one sitting and then download it via an USB to the computer. You have to see this thing, I think it is the best thing out there for the bloggers or even journalist. Brought to you by Todd Cochran. Another good find. Keep up the good work guys.

CES-TPN2008-01-06_5 Bloghaus and a Zune Demo

This little video is talking to Rob Greenie, he is the Zune Podcast Programmer for Microsoft. Todd Cochran and Andy McCaskey talks to him about the 80 GB Zune. You might hear some other stuff in this video. Go Todd, Go Andy. I hope you enjoy it and Keep checking this site from day to day for more great videos from our men in the field.

CES-TPN-2008-01-06-02 OQO Ultra Mobile Pc

How would you like to be able to take your PC anywhere well you can take your actually PC. You however can take a small portable PC with you almost like a phone to any meeting and it runs all your windows application without the need of a big bulk of a laptop. It comes with an EVDO with either Sprint or Verizon Wireless. It can be used as a streaming device to the web. It's quite capable of using a web camera. check it out.

CES-TPN2008-01-06_1 What's In the Bag

Todd Cochran and Andy McCaskey are having a breakfast discussion on what we are learning about video editing, codecs and uploading. The HD production process for the official TPN videos. Why the titles on the back channel are analog - to the max.

Thanks Guys.

I thought this was an interesting discussion on how they are doing the interviews and all!! Check it out!!