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�Unprecedented� Hole in XP Discovered

A serious vulnerability has been discovered in Microsoft�s Windows XP operating system. The vulnerability allows remote control of a computer through the XP universal plug and play system.

Security Flaw Compromises Windows XP, Washington Post, December 21, 2001.