July 16, 2003

Microsoft warns of critical Windows flaw (except for Win ME)

Now... Why does Windows ME have to be the only platform that is not affected by this flaw.

Windows ME? Give me a break.

The software giant issued a patch Wednesday morning to plug a critical security hole that could allow an attacker to take control of computers running any version of Windows except for Windows ME.

A group of Polish hackers and independent security consultants, known as the Last Stage of Delirium, discovered the flaw and worked with Microsoft to fix it.

"It should be emphasized that this vulnerability poses an enormous threat, and appropriate patches provided by Microsoft should be immediately applied," the group said in an advisory posted to its Web site. The group said that programs designed to exploit the vulnerability will likely be available on the Internet soon.

Microsoft warns of critical Windows flaw | CNET News.com

Posted by akvalley at July 16, 2003 05:37 PM | TrackBack
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