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sharpy
 Post subject: Root kits for .NET framework been found
PostPosted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 11:45 pm 
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verily not good news.


http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r214266 ... k-Rootkits
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Rick Brewster
 Post subject: Re: Root kits for .NET framework been found
PostPosted: Sat Nov 15, 2008 12:05 am 
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How is that an exploit? It requires administrator access. Once you have admin access, why attack the GAC? Just format the hard drive.

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 Post subject: Re: Root kits for .NET framework been found
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I have forwarded this to MSDN forums who will probably provide better information.

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 Post subject: Re: Root kits for .NET framework been found
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Umm ok. No reason to discuss this here.

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