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Microsoft's latest patch welcomed despite claims of critical risk still being posed

Microsoft's latest patch welcomed despite claims of critical risk still being posed

Microsoft's latest patching has been described as a "super critical patch to install right away".
Dan Raywood Jan 15 2009 11:23AM Security
Patch Tuesday: Microsoft fix the SMB protocol

Patch Tuesday: Microsoft fix the SMB protocol

The latest update from Microsoft for its monthly patch batch involves fixing an unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability that exists in the way that Microsoft Server Message Block (SMB) Protocol software handles SMB packets.
Chuck Miller Jan 14 2009 10:41AM Security
Oracle update includes 41 security fixes

Oracle update includes 41 security fixes

Oracle will release a major patch update on Tuesday containing 41 security fixes to address vulnerabilities across hundreds of the firm's products.
Rosalie Marshall Jan 13 2009 10:29AM Security
Oracle takes over Patch Tuesday

Oracle takes over Patch Tuesday

Oracle sysadmins should be hopping next Tuesday, as Oracle plans to issue a Critical Patch Update that will update "hundreds of Oracle products" with 41 security fixes.
Egan Orion Jan 12 2009 12:28PM Security
Microsoft plans low-key Patch Tuesday

Microsoft plans low-key Patch Tuesday

Microsoft is planning to release just one security fix in its next Patch Tuesday update, the first of 2009.
David Neal Jan 12 2009 6:52AM Security
Light patch load to start year from Microsoft

Light patch load to start year from Microsoft

IT administrators are expected to have just one security update to deal with on Tuesday, when Microsoft delivers its monthly round of fixes.
Dan Kaplan Jan 9 2009 10:36AM Security
Emergency Internet Explorer patch issued overnight

Emergency Internet Explorer patch issued overnight

Users are encouraged to patch their systems immediately with an out-of-band fix from Microsoft for a major Internet Explorer vulnerability.
Angela Moscaritolo Dec 18 2008 11:03AM Security
Eight Microsoft fixes planned for Patch Tuesday

Eight Microsoft fixes planned for Patch Tuesday

Microsoft expects to push out eight patches next week, six to plug "critical" vulnerabilities.
Dan Kaplan Dec 5 2008 9:42AM Security
Attackers gun for Adobe flaw

Attackers gun for Adobe flaw

Users are being advised to update their systems after the emergence of a new rash of attacks targeting a previously-patched flaw in Adobe Acrobat.
Shaun Nichols Nov 13 2008 10:40AM Security
Microsoft serves up out-of-cycle patch for Windows bug

Microsoft serves up out-of-cycle patch for Windows bug

As it turns out, Microsoft's emergency fix plugs a previously unknown Windows vulnerability that was being exploited in limited attacks.
Dan Kaplan Oct 24 2008 12:31PM Security
Eleven fixes from Microsoft on Patch Tuesday

Eleven fixes from Microsoft on Patch Tuesday

Microsoft on Tuesday pushed out 11 patches for 20 vulnerabilities.
Dan Kaplan Oct 15 2008 10:10AM Security
Patch Tuesday's potential for stock market manipulation

Patch Tuesday's potential for stock market manipulation

The old stock market mantra -- buy low, sell high -- could prove especially useful if you call your broker on Patch Tuesday.
Angela Moscaritolo Oct 14 2008 11:04AM Security
Apple updates Mac OS X for 40 flaws

Apple updates Mac OS X for 40 flaws

Apple patched 40 vulnerabilities in its latest security update for the Mac OS X.
Dan Kaplan Oct 13 2008 10:09AM Security
Malware writers spoof Patch Tuesday

Malware writers spoof Patch Tuesday

A new malware attack is taking advantage of Microsoft's monthly patch release.
Shaun Nichols Oct 13 2008 12:19AM Security
Microsoft set to deliver 11 patches next week

Microsoft set to deliver 11 patches next week

Microsoft on Thursday announced plans to push out 11 fixes in next week's security update.
Dan Kaplan Oct 10 2008 9:48AM Security
Firefox fixes holes with new release

Firefox fixes holes with new release

Mozilla's Firefox 3.0.2, released late Tuesday, corrects 12 vulnerabilities, seven that are deemed "critical."
Dan Kaplan Sep 25 2008 10:01AM Security
Google releases patch for Chrome bugs

Google releases patch for Chrome bugs

Google has released an update for its Chrome browser that fixes confirmed security vulnerabilities.
Fernando Cassia Sep 9 2008 9:51AM Security
Microsoft warns of 'critical' Patch Tuesday fixes

Microsoft warns of 'critical' Patch Tuesday fixes

Microsoft has confirmed that its Patch Tuesday release on 9 September will include fixes for four 'critical' remote code execution vulnerabilities.
Phil Muncaster Sep 8 2008 3:57PM Software
Microsoft readies four 'critical' patches

Microsoft readies four 'critical' patches

Microsoft plans to issue four security patches next week, all for "critical" flaws.
Dan Kaplan Sep 5 2008 10:03AM Security
VMware delivers fixes for multiple flaws

VMware delivers fixes for multiple flaws

Virtualisation software maker VMware has disclosed 16 vulnerabilities across its product line.
Dan Kaplan Sep 4 2008 9:49AM Security

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