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Microsoft Releases Eight Security Updates

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the locking-down dept.

Juha-Matti Laurio writes "After a very uncommon break in March Microsoft has just published 8 new security updates. Almost all updates that are a part of the monthly release cycle are rated as 'Critical.' New Windows Shell vulnerability, named as MS05-016 is only 'Important,' but Windows XP Service Pack 2 is affected too, however. This is not the first time when there was something to fix at Shell32.dll. Vulnerabilities in TCP/IP that could allow remote code execution and denial of service at cumulative bulletin MS05-019 are affecting SP2 too. Windows Kernel, Exchange, MSN Messenger, Word (Office) and Internet Explorer get their updates as well."

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  1. Re:And of course.... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    1) Wait until enough trojans and worms are exploiting security hole
    2) Watch ISPs disconnect users that are infected and only allowing them back on after problem is fixed
    3) Change updates to only work for non-pirated versions of software
    4) Profit!!!

  2. Re:So... by DogDude · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    It's only bad when MS does it. When Apple releases a new version that you have to buy every 6 months to a year, then that's a good thing. Bizarre, I know.

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    I don't respond to AC's.
  3. Re:yep - move on by mikaelhg · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    This is not the first time when there was something to fix at Shell32.dll

    yep, and like every operating system - it won't be the last...

    Hitler did some bad things - but don't we all from time to time?

    Wait, you're saying this argument is fallacious?
  4. Re:Because MS "Painted Themselves Into A Corner" by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Flamebait
    How is this modded up?

    Patching a single Windows machine is difficult especially if you are a novice (many still don't understand why computers "just don't work"). Patching many Windows machines is hard. Patching a live server is hard


    I'm sorry but automatic updates is one of the easiest things to use, even my 72 year old grandmother keeps hers up to date (ohhh damn i want to go out to grannys buffet but there is this window that popped up that i must click install to .. ok). Patching many windows machines is hard ? set them to just install the damn things and reboot if needed. Patching a live server or MANY MANY machines, use SUS .. allows you to keep thousands of machines patched easily and verify easily that they are all running the right versions.

    blah people need to take a quiz about whatever they are going to post about to ensure that they have enough knowledge in that subject that allows them to post :)