Peaches Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 Microsoft To Release Emergency Patch For Windows The "out of band" emergency update addresses a Windows vulnerability that is being exploited by attackers using a "highly virulent strain" of malware. Microsoft plans to release on Monday an emergency fix for a Windows vulnerability that is being exploited by attackers using a "highly virulent strain" of malware. Because of the seriousness of the flaw, Microsoft has decided to publish the patch before the company's scheduled release of security patches Aug. 10. The so-called "out of band" release corrects a flaw that results in Windows incorrectly parsing shortcuts in a way that allows malicious code to be executed when the icon of a specially crafted shortcut is displayed, the company said. Affected versions of Windows include Windows 7, XP, Server 2003, Vista and Server 2008. Microsoft has posted a detailed list. Details - http://www.informati...cleID=226500004 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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