Microsoft plans to add a brand-new feature to Windows Vista to allow businesses to load ActiveX controls on systems running without admin privileges.

Many environments incorporate approved ActiveX controls into their deployment and build methodologies. And since the end-user isn’t an administrator (hopefully), they can’t install new controls.

Before trying the ActiveX installer it might be worth it to try installing the plug-in with a test admin account, and then pulling the rights to see if it still functions.

But combined with malicious intent, they can wreak havoc. Windows Vista introduced the ActiveX Installer Service, which allows administrators to specify which ActiveX controls are permitted on a ...

Malware: 1) Install vulnerable ActiveX control 2) Exploit it Even if you're not vulnerable, you still might end up being attacked. Malware … ...