Re: No WMF Exploit - If you have DEP capable CPUs and DEP enabled
Alias wrote:
> Saucy Lemon wrote:
>>
>> A modern CPU with a modern OS properly configured isn't affected by
>> the WMF exploit.
>>
>> A lot of people don't like the idea of upgrading, but it's a lot
>> closer to 2008 than 1998. Maybe it is time to start saving the
>> pennies for a new CPU.
>
> When you say a "modern" CPU, would an Althon XP 3000+ meet the
> "modern" standards? How about an Athlon XP 2200? Can you be more
> specific?
No. Check with the manufacturer. Almost the whole slate of AMD Athlon64,
Operteron and Sempron now have that feature as with Intel P4 and Celeron.
Somewhat older ones might not e.g. Sempron 2200+ doesn't, but then it is not
listed as a current offering by AMD.
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