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Exploits Circulating for Latest Windows Holes
1sockchuck writes "Exploits are already circulating for at least two (and possibly four) of the Windows security holes addressed in Microsoft's updates on Tuesday. Several working exploits have been released for a new vulnerability in Windows Plug and Play technology, which could be used to spread a worm targeting Windows 2000 machines, according to eEye security, which has released a free scanner to help network admins identify vulnerable computers."
Microsoft is disappointed that certain security researchers have breached the commonly accepted industry practice of withholding vulnerability data so close to update release and have published exploit code
I can already hear the Slashdot chant of how security researchers have every right to release exploit code usable by script-kiddies whenever they want. I can't wait until the Internet culture is such that just because you can do something doesn't make it right.
I'm a big tall mofo.
you = teh moron
It isn't all that expensive anymore just to get an upgrade to Windows XP and volia problem solved, well for w2k anyways. And w2k is way out of date by computer standards. In about 3 months stuff is out of date in computer standards so 5 years?!?!?! A much better upgrade would be just go with Linux. More security all around.