Fixes in for critical IE, Windows flaws

[IChing]

Microsoft on Tuesday issued three "critical" patches for flaws that could allow a malicious attacker to take remote control of a computer.



One fix deals with vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer, while the others tackle problems with HTML Help and Server Message Block in the Windows operating system. The security bulletins were three of 10 released by the software giant as part of its monthly patch cycle.
"This is definitely a significant set of patches," said Jimmy Kuo, a McAfee fellow. "We have three remote code execution patches--one being for IE, which is prevalent. The other two are for HTML Help and Server Message block, which are also installed on all PCs with Windows"
http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-5746506.html

I don't use IE but safari and firefox

but for those that continue to use IE a never ending continuing heads up

[Media_Lies_Daily]

1. I really like the pic in your sig-file! One can only hope we'll see it so

[LaurenG]

3. Oh yeah, I love it too

Visualize the day when * and Cabal go away in handcuffs!

[wakeme2008]

2. What is IE

:hide:

[LaurenG]

4. Internet Explorer nt

[ROH]

5. Nominated for the picture (n/t)

[hobbit709]

6. The best fix

for an IE flaw is not to use it.

[ProdigalJunkMail]

7. SMB (Server Message Block) has nothing to do with IE

so do be aware that this is a WINDOWS problem as well as an IE problem. The fixes are more for the OS than IE...

theProdigal

[TreasonousBastard]

8. You might want to note...

the regular series of critical patches for security flaws in Firefox.

[Nomad559]

9. I posted this yesterday

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x3450128

(Quote) - but for those that continue to use IE a never ending continuing heads up


Firefox has had more patches than IE In 2005.

FireFox
14 in 2005
http://secunia.com/product/4227

Internet Explorer
7 in 2005
http://secunia.com/product/11

[IChing]

10. they all have flaws, but use the updates

for all users of any browser or operating system.