JPG

[Louis13]

Can JPG and other photo formats and AVI formats carry
viruses
spyware

 

[Tom Willett]

At this time, jpg, gif and avi are safe.

 

[Jim Cheshire (Jimco Software)]

Can JPG and other photo formats and AVI formats carry
viruses
spyware

JPG images can absolutely carry a virus. There is a well-known JPEG
exploit that you can read more on here:

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS04-028.mspx

Jim Cheshire
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[Tom Willett]

Now, I consider the GDI Exploit not to be a virus in the normal sense of the
word, but a way to exploit a security flaw in MS and other software. At
this point, a JPG image itself cannot contain a virus.

But, with so many security holes in MS software, who knows what could
happen? ;-)

 

[Jim Cheshire (Jimco Software)]

Now, I consider the GDI Exploit not to be a virus in the normal sense of the
word, but a way to exploit a security flaw in MS and other software. At
this point, a JPG image itself cannot contain a virus.

But, with so many security holes in MS software, who knows what could
happen? ;-)

You might not consider it a virus, but it is. Here are the virus
totals on the exploit along with the numerous mutations. It's a virus
in every sense of the word.

http://www.securiteam.com/securityreviews/6Z00B2ABFO.html

You can find many other such references as well.

In the past few years, releases of MS software have contained fewer
security bugs than any other software manufacturer, including many
open source solutions. The difference between MS and the other guy is
that MS dedicates a TON of resources to finding bugs before the bad
guys do and fixing them.

MS, as you might imagine, has very detailed statistics on such things.
I'm sure your MVP lead would be willing to point you in the direction
of some data if you're interested.

Jim Cheshire
Jimco Software and Books
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[Tom Willett]

Whatever, Jim. I don't intend to get in a pissing contest with you.

Tom

 

[Jim Cheshire (Jimco Software)]

Whatever, Jim. I don't intend to get in a pissing contest with you.

Tom

Wow, that was uncharacteristic and unwarranted I think. I'm
disappointed, Tom.

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[Tom Willett]

As I am with you.
I found your previous comments to be condescending.
But, I know you are required to be a defender of the MS faith, but I am not.
<PLONK>

Tom

 

[Jim Cheshire (Jimco Software)]

As I am with you.
I found your previous comments to be condescending.
But, I know you are required to be a defender of the MS faith, but I am not.
<PLONK>

Tom,

I am required to do no such thing and have often been critical of
Microsoft. In fact, in my books, I criticize MS where appropriate.

I will reply directly to you with anything else.

Jim Cheshire
Jimco Software and Books
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