Three new critical security flaws fixed by Microsoft
A little late, but still faster than usual – that’s the response of Microsoft for 3 known security flaws found in their software. These patches fix problems carrying a “critical” rating, the company’s highest threat level. All three could let an attacker remotely run code on a victim’s computer. The patches close holes in Microsoft’s Internet Explorer Web browser, its Windows Media Player program and its Visual Studio 2005 development software. Four other patches, for vulnerabilities deemed “important,” also were released for Windows and its Outlook Express e-mail program.
Computer users with Microsoft’s automatic updates feature enabled in Windows do not have to do anything to get these seven repairs. Others should visit Microsoft’s security Web site. Redmond-based Microsoft is still working on a patch for a flaw disclosed last week in multiple versions of its widely used Word word processor. Microsoft had said it was looking into small-scale reports that hackers had used the vulnerability to take control of computers by sending a rigged e-mail attachment. Is it even possible to have a non-patched MS system running on the internet for few minutes without being hacked? I’m afraid there’s only negative answer…
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MSIE… the breadboard of the computer world !