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Title: Microsoft to patch 17-year-old computer bug
Post by: Clive on February 05, 2010, 17:04
A 17-year-old bug in Windows will be patched by Microsoft in its latest security update.

The February update for Windows will close the loophole that dates from the time of the DOS operating system.

First appearing in Windows NT 3.1, the vulnerability has been carried over into almost every version of Windows that has appeared since.

The monthly security update will also tackle a further 25 holes in Windows, five of which are rated as "critical".

FULL STORY (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8499859.stm)
 
Title: Re: Microsoft to patch 17-year-old computer bug
Post by: Rik on February 05, 2010, 17:08
It's going to be a long Tuesday next week.
Title: Re: Microsoft to patch 17-year-old computer bug
Post by: Simon on February 05, 2010, 21:15
Quote from: Clive on February 05, 2010, 17:04
A 17-year-old bug in Windows will be patched by Microsoft in its latest security update.

Nice to see them on the ball.  ::)
Title: Re: Microsoft to patch 17-year-old computer bug
Post by: Clive on February 05, 2010, 23:16
When I did security updates for Windows 7 a few nights ago there were no less than 29 to download and install.  The computer is just a couple of weeks old!   >:(
Title: Re: Microsoft to patch 17-year-old computer bug
Post by: chorleydave on February 06, 2010, 00:14
Hmm!  Thanks for this reminder.  I must go and get November's updates this weekend now that they will have been repaired or patched.  :ack:
Title: Re: Microsoft to patch 17-year-old computer bug
Post by: Simon on February 06, 2010, 11:29
 :)x
Title: Re: Microsoft to patch 17-year-old computer bug
Post by: sam on February 06, 2010, 21:17
Quote from: Clive on February 05, 2010, 23:16
When I did security updates for Windows 7 a few nights ago there were no less than 29 to download and install.  The computer is just a couple of weeks old!   >:(

yikes!
Title: Re: Microsoft to patch 17-year-old computer bug
Post by: sam on February 06, 2010, 21:17
Quote from: Simon on February 05, 2010, 21:15
Nice to see them on the ball.  ::)

great isn't it! Oh well..