New security flaw found in Windows 2000 and XP

The security team at Microsoft are investigating a vulerability in Windows 2000 and Windows XP that coule potentially allow attackers to install malicious code onto remote computers.

Through a combination of VB Scripts and Internet Explorers online help – although interation from the user is required, possible attackers could prompt the user to press the F1 key to execute the malicious code.

It’s being investigated at the moment by the security team at Microsoft and once it’s completed – Microsoft will tell users what to do.