“Virus writers are targeting a new Microsoft tool that will be part
of Windows and is set to ship as part of the next Exchange e-mail
server release.” – C|Net
F-Secure has already found a possible flaw in the Windows Vista
(code named Longhorn) command Shell called Monad also know as MSH.
Representatives of F-Secure stated that if Microsoft released Windows
Vista with MSH enabled, it could cause and outbreak of scripting
viruses. Examples of Scripting viruses include Macrovirues, the
ILOVEYou VB scripting virus and the Melissa virus.
The exploit aiming at MSH is discussed here.
Microsoft my chose to disable MSH by default or simply add it as a plugin.
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