You have to this week, because of Linux. After Microsoft's weekly publicity blitz on Monday with the IIS bug, Linux fired back with a local root exploit, thus stealing the limelight. Microsoft, which is feeling very threatened by Linux these days, could not let that stand.
The big question is whether or not The Penguin will escalate with another salvo tomorrow. If so, you will have a busy Windows-patching session before the week ends.
Ain't competition great?
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It doesn't look good for OS X
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teamhasnoi
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· Score: 5, Funny
Big worms are unusually fond of Apples.
You might want to cover your Macintosh with a thin layer of paraffin, or place it in a plastic bag this week; that should deter any worms.
How to check if you are vulnerable
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gmuslera
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· Score: 5, Funny
From the Microsoft security bulletin --------------- How to Check Which Version You Have
If you are unsure whether a product you are running is affected by this issue, check the version.
To determine which version of Microsoft Windows you are running:
1. On the taskbar at the bottom of your screen, click Start, and then click Run.
2. In the Run dialog box, type: winver
3. Click OK.
A dialog box displays the version that you are running. -------------
If it say "Microsoft " and something else, you are vulnerable.
Re:For the lazy......
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gordyf
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· Score: 5, Funny
"It's pretty unlikely any such exploit attempt will get legs."
So there I was at a Halloween party. This woman dressed up as a giant insect walks up. I realise she has a Microsoft logo on the chest of her costume.
I was hooked.
"So," she asked "does me being a Microsoft Bug make your Big Worm want to come out and play?" I was flabbergasted.. There I was being asked this by the woman of my dreams and I was wearing a Tequila Bottle costume...
Slashdot Mirror
Top officials have decided to post it on Slashdot.
webpage
I thought Monday was the official MS patch day? As an MS admin I'm not expected to work two days a week, am I?
I heard he smoked a fool over 20 bucks!
You might want to cover your Macintosh with a thin layer of paraffin, or place it in a plastic bag this week; that should deter any worms.
From the Microsoft security bulletin
---------------
How to Check Which Version You Have
If you are unsure whether a product you are running is affected by this issue, check the version.
To determine which version of Microsoft Windows you are running:
1. On the taskbar at the bottom of your screen, click Start, and then click Run.
2. In the Run dialog box, type: winver
3. Click OK.
A dialog box displays the version that you are running.
-------------
If it say "Microsoft " and something else, you are vulnerable.
"It's pretty unlikely any such exploit attempt will get legs."
Worms don't have legs anyway, do they?
I usually use a thumper to call Shai-Hulud.
Truth suffers from too much analysis.
Ancient Fremen Saying
Microsoft Bug May Attract Big Worm
So there I was at a Halloween party. This woman dressed up as a giant insect walks up. I realise she has a Microsoft logo on the chest of her costume.
I was hooked.
"So," she asked "does me being a Microsoft Bug make your Big Worm want to come out and play?" I was flabbergasted.. There I was being asked this by the woman of my dreams and I was wearing a Tequila Bottle costume...
Trolling is a art,
Wasn't this story posted last month... And the month before? And the week before that? And the month before...
"compotence" - there is something ironic about spelling this wrong.