
Yesterday, we reported on the security flaw in Windows 7's UAC slider dialog, and today,
Microsoft has given a response to the situation, but it doesn't seem like the company intends to fix it.
"This is not a vulnerability. The intent of the default configuration of UAC is that users don't get prompted when making changes to Windows settings. This includes changing the UAC prompting level." I hope this reply came from a marketing drone, because if they intend on keeping this behaviour as-is in Windows 7 RTM, they're going to face a serious shitstorm - and rightfully so. Let's hope the Sinfoskies and Larson-Greens at Microsoft rectify this situation as soon as possible.
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2007-05-12
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People want security without having to think about security...that's the problem that needs solving.
Easy!
Use OpenBSD.... problem solved!
No thinking needed - secure by default.
Edited 2009-02-01 05:52 UTC