Microsoft's Language No, I'm not talking about C# or Visual Basic, I'm referring to Microsoft's very own version of the English language ("Minglish"?). An example of the Microsoft variation on the English language is shown here: "The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user visits a malicious e-mail server." We've addressed the "could allow" statement in a previous post (for example, changing your shoes “could allow” you to win the lottery). We've also addressed the "remote code" execution and dug into what that really means. In this case, it takes on a slightly different meaning from the traditional remote buffer overflow or client-side attacks. The part that is brand new to the "Minglish" language is "if a user visits a malicious e-mail server". Let me get this straight: you not only have to be running the vulnerable software but must also think to yourself, "Gee, I wonder what a malicious e-mail server looks like? I think I will re-configure my email client to connect to pop3.evilbadguy.com and find out". I think what they are trying to say is that "Some digging may have occurred, which could allow a person to fall in a hole. No public falling has occurred."