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Microsoft Sets Record With Monster Patch Tuesday

Posted by kdawson on from the one-a-day dept.

CWmike writes "Microsoft today issued 10 security updates that patched a record 31 vulnerabilities in Windows, Internet Explorer, Excel, Word, Windows Search and other programs, including 18 bugs marked 'critical.' Of the 10 bulletins, six patched some part of Windows, while three patched an Office application or component, and one fixed a flaw in IE. The total bug count was the most patched by Microsoft in a single month since the company began regularly scheduled updates in 2003. The previous record of 26 vulnerabilities patched occurred in both August 2008 and August 2006. 'This is a very broad bunch,' said Wolfgang Kandek, CTO at Qualys, 'compared to last month, which was really all about PowerPoint. You've got to work everywhere, servers and workstations, and even Macs if you have them. It's not getting any better, the number of vulnerabilities [Microsoft discloses] continues to grow.'"

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  1. That's a lot of patches by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Troll

    but at least I got first post.

    1. Re:That's a lot of patches by Jamie's+Nightmare · · Score: -1, Troll

      Does Ubtunu, or any other Linux distro, provide a way to keep proprietary applications patched or updated? Exactly.

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    2. Re:That's a lot of patches by dugeen · · Score: 1, Troll

      Then again, the chances of Ubuntu working with any piece of hardware made in the last 2 years are slim indeed.

  2. Even Macs? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Troll

    "You've got to work everywhere, servers and workstations, and even Macs if you have them."

    I don't have Microsoft Office on my Mac.

    Fuck you and your dumbass comment that tries to make Mac OS X look as insecure as Windows.

    1. Re:Even Macs? by Opportunist · · Score: 0, Troll

      So? Windows has been beta for as long as I know it, MS just thought it would sell better if named "final".

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  3. Re:Scary Good or Scary Bad? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Nobody gives a shit.

  4. Re:Scary Good or Scary Bad? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Don't feed the troll, assclown.

  5. Why is this news again? by Jamie's+Nightmare · · Score: -1, Troll

    The 2nd largest software company in the world with more installed software on personal computers than anyone else on the planet. More software, more to patch and update. Sweet, simple logic that anyone who has ever really worked with computers understands. Still, this is a good opportunity for jealous Linux children to point and laugh while their software, which some have dedicated their lives to, goes largely unnoticed.

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  6. Re:Microsoft is too big to fail by shanen · · Score: 0, Troll

    Your comment is constructive how?

    Not certain, but from the short example of your writing, I'm already inclined to believe you should designate me as your foe so that I won't see you in the future. I'm also inclined to believe this request is too polite.

    And in conclusion, this 63-word reply seems to be 64 more words than your comment merits.

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