Craig -- WinDoze systems can be configured to automatically grab updates. That is how my work computer is set and when I walked into work today I had to reboot due to updates.
On 8/10/06, Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
If you use Windows, please update your computer! Today! Craig Begin forwarded message: Subject: Alert on Critical Microsoft Messenger Service Vulnerability http://int.lanl.gov/features/patch.shtml Alert on Critical Microsoft Messenger Service Vulnerability (August 10, 2006) ***This message is from the LANL Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT)*** We have been informed by US-CERT that there is serious concern about a critical vulnerability in the Microsoft Messenger Service (MS06-040). This impacts systems running Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003. Exploits are now publicly available, though attacks have not yet been verified. A remote attacker could use this vulnerability to gain complete control of a vulnerable computer system, including program installation, data corruption, and the creation of accounts with system level privileges. Please note that installation of this patch requires a reboot. If there is concern that a reboot may disrupt computing processes or destroy unsaved data, we strongly recommend that you install the patch manually so that you may control the timing of a system reboot. Patches may be downloaded manually from the Microsoft update Web site at https://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/ , or run "Windows Update". System administrators are advised to have all Windows (2000, XP, 2003) servers patched by COB Friday, August 11th. Computer users are further advised to ensure that "realtime protection" is enabled in antivirus software. The Symantec antivirus system will detect the buffer overflow associated with this vulnerability, but only if files are inspected as they are opened. Reference: US-CERT VU650769 http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/650769 Thank you. _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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