Posts tagged: Patch
Jun
21
2011
Microsoft Fixes 24 Bugs in June Patch Tuesday
Microsoft fixed 24 bugs in June’s Patch Tuesday release, closing critical security holes in Internet Explorer, Windows and Excel with nine rated as “critical.”
Read more on eWeek
Hackers move fast to exploit just-patched IE bug
Just three days after Microsoft patched 11 bugs in Internet Explorer (IE), hackers are exploiting one of those vulnerabilities, a security company said Friday. Microsoft fixed the flaw Tuesday in an 11-patch update for IE. That update was part of a larger Patch Tuesday roll-out that quashed 34 bugs in 16 separate security bulletins.
Read more on InfoWorld
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Jun
17
2011
How To Prioritize Microsoft Patch Bonanza
How To Prioritize Microsoft Patch Bonanza
Patch Tuesday weighed in as a doozy, but IT administrators also face fixes for major bugs in Acrobat, Flash, Java, and more. Here’s expert advice on what’s most key.
Read more on InformationWeek
Microsoft Fixes 24 Bugs in June Patch Tuesday
Microsoft fixed 24 bugs in June’s Patch Tuesday release, closing critical security holes in Internet Explorer, Windows and Excel with nine rated as “critical.”
Read more on eWeek
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Dec
24
2010
Did anyone get the Microsoft security patch today?
Question by Be Here Now, Paperbag: Did anyone get the Microsoft security patch today?
http://news.yahoo.com/s/pcworld/20081216/tc_pcworld/microsoftissuesemergencysecuritypatchforie_1
I haven’t received it yet and I have “Automatic Update” on. A bit nervous…
Best answer:
Answer by igottabigblockNot yet.
I expect to have to update my boxes when I get home though…
Thanks for the heads up!
Add your own answer in the comments!
by Chris Pirillo
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Sep
12
2010
Microsoft Partners Slow to Patch, Report Says
Microsoft Partners Slow to Patch, Report Says
Microsoft’s bug reports fail to result in prompt corrections, the Microsoft Vulnerability Research program reports. Microsoft – Patch – Business – Allegedly Unethical Firms – Monopolies and Oligopolies
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Sep
11
2010
Adobe Reader Gets Critical Patch
Adobe Reader Gets Critical Patch
Users are urged to update the Reader PDF software with an ‘out-of-band’ update that fixes two vulnerabilities. Adobe Acrobat – Document – Data Formats – List of PDF software – Publishing
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Aug
15
2010
Apple Issues iOS Patch To Block Hacker Bonanza
Apple Issues iOS Patch To Block Hacker Bonanza
Apple security engineers may have breathed a sigh of relief after issuing a security update Wednesday to plug some holes in the iPhone iOS, but now it’s time to take a deep breath and hope people install the update.
Read more on NewsFactor via Yahoo! News
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Aug
09
2010
Microsoft Releasing Urgent Security Patch
Microsoft Releasing Urgent Security Patch
Microsoft is issuing an urgent security flaw update for the Windows’ shortcut feature. The bug allows attackers to booby-trap shortcuts which help them take over a target computer. According to BBC, the software giant said that it released the patch because it had seen an increase in the number of attacks on the vulnerability. The patch is being released today and will be sent out to those that …
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Aug
05
2010
Microsoft to release out-of-band Windows patch
Microsoft to release out-of-band Windows patch
Phil Muncaster, V3.co.uk , Monday 2 August 2010 at 11:57:00 Emergency fix issued for Windows shortcut bug Microsoft will release an out-of-band security update today designed to patch a critical flaw in Windows Shell first confirmed by the software firm a fortnight ago. The update, which was deemed too important to wait until the next scheduled monthly patch delivery, will be released at around …
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May
15
2010
Security firms issue Patch Tuesday warnings
Security firms issue Patch Tuesday warnings
David Neal, V3.co.uk , Wednesday 12 May 2010 at 12:39:00 Latest updates appear slight but need careful consideration, say experts Security firms are warning of a number of serious issues to consider with Microsoft’s latest security update. Microsoft released patches for just two vulnerabilities in this month’s update which, although rated critical, represent a much smaller load on IT managers …
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May
13
2010
Patch Tuesday’s update small, but critical, Microsoft says
Patch Tuesday’s update small, but critical, Microsoft says
Microsoft Tuesday issued two security updates detailing patches for applications in Windows and Office that the company deemed critical, because one of the vulnerabilities could sneak up on administrators via third-party software installations.
Read more on CIO
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May
05
2010
URGENT ::any software apart from MBSA to check patch vulnerability ?
Hello friends , I just wanted to know if there is any simple software where i can give the name of the details of patches and it will check in the system if it is available ?
Hi roentgen , Thank you very much for your information it looks great but I want to remotely check the other pc vulnerbility and that to with the patches that i wanted to install
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Apr
17
2010
Microsoft, Oracle, Adobe patch nearly 100 security vulnerabilities
Microsoft, Oracle, Adobe patch nearly 100 security vulnerabilities
A busy day for IT administrators It’s a busy day for IT administrators and information security professionals. Not only is today Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday for the month of April, it is also the day of Adobe’s quarterly security updates. In total, there are 40 vulnerabilities being addressed today – many of them rated as critical and exposing systems to potential remote exploits.
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Apr
13
2010
Microsoft warns of major Patch Tuesday update
Microsoft warns of major Patch Tuesday update
Microsoft has released its advanced notification for April’s Patch Tuesday update, which will address 25 problems in 11 security bulletins.
Read more on V3.co.uk via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News
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Mar
12
2010
Excel vulnerabilities revealed on ‘slower’ Patch Tuesday
Excel vulnerabilities revealed on ‘slower’ Patch Tuesday
Coming off a record-making Patch Tuesday in February, Microsoft announces a lighter load of bulletins and advisories targeting client operating systems, Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer.
Read more on Network World
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