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{I}{K}{E}
12-15-2004, 09:42 AM
Microsoft has released 5 new security-focused updates for NT-Based operating systems, including Windows 2000 and Windows XP. All updates are labeled as "Important", and should be applied as soon as possible.


Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-041 (http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS04-041.mspx)
Vulnerability in WordPad Could Allow Code Execution (KB885836)

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-042 (http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS04-042.mspx)
Vulnerability in DHCP Could Allow Remote Code Execution and Denial of Service (KB885249) (NT4 Only)

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-043 (http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS04-043.mspx)
Vulnerability in HyperTerminal Could Allow Code Execution (KB873339)

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-044 (http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS04-044.mspx)
Vulnerabilities in Windows Kernel and LSASS Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (KB885835)

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-045 (http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS04-045.mspx)
Vulnerability in WINS Could Allow Remote Code Execution (KB870763) (XP/2000 Not Effected)

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Samurai
12-15-2004, 09:46 AM
Seems there's a vulnerability in every fkn software that they ever make.

I'm going to uninstall my Calculator. Too scared :fear:
tesco
12-15-2004, 01:12 PM
thanks.
RealitY
12-15-2004, 09:57 PM
Yup got it earlier already...
peat moss
12-16-2004, 12:40 AM
Thanx IKE , I have winupdates disabled so its nice to know . :)
orcutt989
12-16-2004, 02:02 AM
Do I need to get Service Pack 2? I am afraid that some games wont work, and neither will filesharing..
tesco
12-16-2004, 02:29 AM
Do I need to get Service Pack 2? I am afraid that some games wont work, and neither will filesharing..
it all works fine...

IF you have problems with file sharing (most dont) then there is a patch youi can run to change the max connections so that you will be able to file share.
{I}{K}{E}
12-16-2004, 11:39 AM
Do I need to get Service Pack 2? I am afraid that some games wont work, and neither will filesharing..

if you dont wanna install SP2 just go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/