[dayglored]

The Google blog post title wasn't very descriptive of the problem so I made one that was.

Microsoft has not yet patched this flaw.

Those of us who prefer Windows 7 to Windows 10 need to be aware that these things are out there, and that come January 2020 when Microsoft stops releasing security updates for Windows 7, we're going to have our tushes in the breeze.

[dayglored]

Windows 7 Zero-Day Vulnerability ... PING!

You can find all the Windows Ping list threads with FR search: just search on keyword "windowspinglist".

Thanks to ShadowAce for the ping!

[dayglored]

A great article at Art Technica on this topic:

A “serious” Windows 0-day is being actively exploited in the wild

Unfortunately, Ars Technica cannot be used as a thread source on FreeRepublic.

[BipolarBob]

" and that come January 2020 when Microsoft stops releasing security updates for Windows 7, we're going to have our tushes in the breeze to migrate over to Linux and rid ourselves of this madness.

[gunsequalfreedom]

Does anyone know if Window 98 is vulnerable to this attack?

Wondering if I should upgrade my operating system.

[wastedyears]

As mitigation advice for this vulnerability users should consider upgrading to Windows 10 if they are still running an older version of Windows

No thanks.

[TexasGator]

Required title :

Disclosing vulnerabilities to protect users across platforms

[doorgunner69]

Well, since I blocked all MS updates, no problems on W 7.

Wish I could do the same for my wife's W 10 laptop that freezes during updates, requires re-connect to the wi-fi after some damn thing or another.

Farqing MS with the eternal diddling.

[Greetings_Puny_Humans]

I can assure you that this vulnerability is hogwash.

Now, may I interest you in great opportunity? I am Nigerian prince attempting to escape my country from civil unrest. Help me remove my fortune of 50 million American dollars from country. I will need your bank account. I will give you 10 percent cut. PM me for details.

[Maudeen]

I love my Windows 7!!!!!!!!

[Paal Gulli]

...Microsoft has not yet patched this flaw. ...

In which case neither will they admit it exists. Which is one intrinsic difference between how M$ and the *NIX community operate.