On Wed, 22 Sep 2004 10:32:47 -0500, Matthew Wilson matthew@boomer.com wrote:
Since proof-of-concept code for the JPEG flaw in Windows has been posted online, we can surely expect at least one mass mailing exploit soon. The form will likely take the form of either:
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And so on to my question: if I (or anyone else for that matter) submit a domain name that hosts an infected JPEG file, how quickly will the SURBL databases be updated to reflect this infection?
As quickly as we update it :)
Also, what if the exploit is multi-stage, and tries to infect actual http servers with infected JPEGs, and thousands of websites become infected...? Would it then be necessary to create a separate SURBL list for these infected domains, or could they be listed in, say, the phishing list?
I don't quite follow your logic here, however the phishing list is designed to stop phishing attacks, not exploits. I think I would consider listing a mass mailed URL if it were only a once off but that is just not likely to be the case.
I think there is definately scope for an "xbl.spamhaus.org" styled surbl but who the heck could keep up with that volume of data? And given that the exploits are so new we really don't know how to track it in an automated manner yet.
Me thinks this may be something that a third party might pickup as was discussed over the last week or so with outher list ideas, it's a good idea though :)