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  • Microsoft sees 3 'critical' Windows security flaws

    08/09/2005 2:03:40 PM PDT · by Fractal Trader · 49 replies · 1,297+ views
    AP via Boston.com ^ | 9 August 2005
    Microsoft Corp. warned users of its Windows operating system on Tuesday of three newly found "critical" security flaws in its software, including one that could allow attackers to take complete control of a computer. Computer security experts urged users to download and install the patches, which are available at www.microsoft.com/security. "Users (should) apply the updates as quickly as possible," said Oliver Friedrichs, senior manager of Symantec Security Response, part of security software company Symantec Corp. SYMC.O. Microsoft said that vulnerabilities exist in its Internet Explorer Web browser, the most severe of which could allow an attacker to take complete control...
  • Microsoft fixes serious Windows flaws

    08/09/2005 2:56:44 PM PDT · by Panerai · 78 replies · 1,798+ views
    Cnet News ^ | August 9, 2005 | Joris Evers
    Microsoft on Tuesday issued alerts on several security flaws in Windows, the most serious of which could allow an attacker to gain control over a victim's computer. Microsoft released six security bulletins as part of its monthly patching cycle, three of which it deems "critical." The Redmond, Wash., software gives that rating to any security issue that could allow a malicious Internet worm to spread without any action required on the part of the user. One bulletin addresses three flaws in Internet Explorer. Of all the issues Microsoft offered fixes for Tuesday, these put users at most risk of attack,...