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A Patch Tuesday surprise from Microsoft, plus six other fixes

A Patch Tuesday surprise from Microsoft, plus six other fixes

Microsoft released seven patches for 11 vulnerabilities, including a surprise fix for two zero-day flaws in Windows Media Player but none for vulnerabilities in Word.
Dan Kaplan Dec 13 2006 11:25AM Security
Word flaw left out of Patch Tuesday

Word flaw left out of Patch Tuesday

Actively targeted vulnerability not included in security update.
Shaun Nichols Dec 12 2006 9:46AM Security
Six fixes this Patch Tuesday, but no mention of Word flaw

Six fixes this Patch Tuesday, but no mention of Word flaw

Microsoft is planning to push out six patches on Tuesday, presumably including one for a critically flawed ActiveX control in Visual Studio 2005.
Dan Kaplan Dec 8 2006 9:18AM Security
Patch management doesn't begin or end on Patch Tuesday

Patch management doesn't begin or end on Patch Tuesday

Many organisations appreciate the regularity of Patch Tuesday to better prepare and execute patch deployment. However, few organisations use the time prior to Patch Tuesday to efficiently prepare systems and people for rapid deployment.
Chris Andrew, Dec 5 2006 9:00AM Security
Almost half of firms late in patching laptops

Almost half of firms late in patching laptops

Organisations, already knee-deep protecting the data in laptops are patching critical vulnerabilities in the mobile devices too slowly, a new study has suggested.
Dan Kaplan Nov 22 2006 9:00AM Security
No patch, just a crash for Microsoft PowerPoint flaw

No patch, just a crash for Microsoft PowerPoint flaw

One the eve of another Patch Tuesday, Microsoft revealed some good news Friday when engineers reported that a PowerPoint flaw revealed last month cannot be exploited for remote code execution.
Dan Kaplan Nov 13 2006 5:34PM Security
Microsoft: Six fixes teed up for Patch Tuesday

Microsoft: Six fixes teed up for Patch Tuesday

Microsoft told its users today that it is prepared to let loose six security fixes on Tuesday during its latest round of monthly patch releases.
Ericka Chickowski Nov 10 2006 1:46AM Security
Beyond patch management

Beyond patch management

During my recent conversations with industry analysts about evolving security threats, the issue of security settings has become a main topic of discussion. Initially, anti-virus was adequate enough to protect systems from outside threats, but it soon became a service with a continual addition of virus signatures.
Vijay Adusumilli, Oct 16 2006 10:26PM Security
Microsoft rolls out 10 fixes in monthly patch cycle

Microsoft rolls out 10 fixes in monthly patch cycle

Six 'critical' vulnerabilities addressed.
Shaun Nichols Oct 12 2006 10:06AM Security
Microsoft plugs 26 holes with 10 fixes on Patch Tuesday

Microsoft plugs 26 holes with 10 fixes on Patch Tuesday

Microsoft today issued 10 patches, plugging 26 holes, including three zero-day vulnerabilities on Windows, Office and Internet Explorer (IE).
Dan Kaplan Oct 10 2006 11:18PM Security
Apple patch overlooks Mac OS X 10.3

Apple patch overlooks Mac OS X 10.3

Older version of OS left open to local privilege escalation.
Tom Sanders Oct 4 2006 10:06AM Security
Sophos warns of unofficial IE patch clash

Sophos warns of unofficial IE patch clash

Zert fix for VML flaw could cause more trouble than it solves.
Matt Chapman Sep 29 2006 10:05AM Security
Stration worm masquerades as security patch

Stration worm masquerades as security patch

Users must resist the temptation of opening unsolicited attachments, says
security firm.
Matt Chapman Sep 29 2006 10:05AM Security
Researchers issue unofficial IE security patch

Researchers issue unofficial IE security patch

But Microsoft urges users to wait for official update.
Tom Sanders Sep 26 2006 9:56AM Security
Trio of fixes due on Patch Tuesday

Trio of fixes due on Patch Tuesday

Microsoft said today that it plans to release three patches Tuesday as part of its monthly update, including one designed to fix a zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft Office.
Dan Kaplan Sep 7 2006 11:27PM Security
Microsoft replaces bug-filled patch

Microsoft replaces bug-filled patch

Microsoft today re-released a patch to replace a bug-filled fix that caused some applications to crash when users installed it beside Internet Explorer (IE) 6.0 Service Pack (SP)1 in conjunction with HTTP 1.1.
Dan Kaplan Aug 24 2006 10:20PM Security
Microsoft delays patch re-release; MS patch contains new flaw, says researcher

Microsoft delays patch re-release; MS patch contains new flaw, says researcher

Microsoft announced - counter to its announcement last week - it will not release a formal fix for its MS06-042 patch today, resulting in the company telling the security community that IT administrators should find a workaround to deal with a vulnerability caused by the existing patch.
Ericka Chickowski Aug 23 2006 1:27AM Security
Microsoft Office trojan appears in wake of Patch Tuesday

Microsoft Office trojan appears in wake of Patch Tuesday

Security experts continue to track a low-risk trojan that takes advantage of a recently patched critical vulnerability, the second Windows flaw to be exploited since Redmond released its August security update.
Dan Kaplan Aug 17 2006 10:34PM Security
Patch management: Hold it together

Patch management: Hold it together

The constant need for patch management is a pain, taking up precious time and resources. Is there a better way? Gary Flood investigates.
Staff Writers Aug 14 2006 2:44PM Security
Patch Windows now, Homeland Security warns

Patch Windows now, Homeland Security warns

In an unusual advisory, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) urged PC users and system administrators to apply a recently released patch for Microsoft Windows as soon as possible.
Frank Washkuch Aug 10 2006 7:36PM Security

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