Microsoft To Release 7 Patches Next Tuesday
Posted by Steven Parker on 07 July 2006 - 10:37 · 20 comments & 9076 views
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#1 Posted by callumy on 07 Jul 2006 - 10:55
- Wow! Seven patches at once. Microsoft have been busy! At least they are getting their act together, and it seems that they are fixing those flaws outlined a few weeks ago in Excel which is good. As long as they keep on making their products more secure. That is the most important thing - that they don't forget their existing user base as they push to finish Vista, and once Vista is finished. I would hope that once it is finished, they keep the work going to put as much effort into patching up XP as possible and they don't skimp on the job!
Cal
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#2 Posted by Lowdar on 07 Jul 2006 - 11:21
- Windows XP seems to always have a lot of patches released for it, lets hope the same doesn't happen with Windows Vista.
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#2.1 Posted by Ryster092 on 07 Jul 2006 - 11:36
- Yeah because its totally possible to release a product that is 100% bug free.
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#3 Posted by Croquant on 07 Jul 2006 - 11:51
- It's just four for windows, the rest are for MS Office. So, if you have OpenOffice and not MS Office, you're safer.
How much do you want to bet that they'll package a new version of WGA with these updates and try to trick and/or force everyone to update to the new WGA? -
#3.1 Posted by ThaCrip on 07 Jul 2006 - 12:04
- yeah i like openoffice better than microsoft's office... as the saying goes... "security by obscurity"
plus openoffice still supports ms documents so it aint like your losing anything by switching as far as i can tell. -
#3.2 Posted by Smigit on 07 Jul 2006 - 14:17
- "So, if you have OpenOffice and not MS Office, you're safer."
Why? Thats only assuming Open Office has no flaws or vulnerabilities in it known or unknown which I very very much doubt since they are still releasing updates for the program (one in the past fortnight I believe). The fact MS is releasing 4 updates really doesnt say anything about the overall security of Office at all (besides the fact theres SOME flaws) nor does it reflect on Open Offices security or any comparisons to which one is better off. -
#3.3 Posted by water.hammer on 08 Jul 2006 - 00:20
- Quote - Smigit said @ #3.2"So, if you have OpenOffice and not MS Office, you're safer."
Why? Thats only assuming Open Office has no flaws or vulnerabilities in it known or unknown which I very very much doubt since they are still releasing updates for the program (one in the past fortnight I believe). The fact MS is releasing 4 updates really doesnt say anything about the overall security of Office at all (besides the fact theres SOME flaws) nor does it reflect on Open Offices security or any comparisons to which one is better off.
Actually OpenOffice 2.0.3 was released to fix two security bugs. I only compiled the new openoffice.org 2.0.3 a few days ago
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#4 Posted by Sniper101 on 07 Jul 2006 - 16:24
- :s shouldnt we have got these a while ago. Like microsoft knew about all these awhile back but they must have found more. Looks like they don't live up to there rep. I swear i recall when XP was announced that it was the most Secure OS yet but...all iv seen is Flaws, Bugs and all that :s. Now there saying Vista is hmm looks to me like another catch to draw Users in yet again.
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#4.1 Posted by Tony Eberly on 07 Jul 2006 - 18:13
- Quote - Sniper101 said @ #4:s shouldnt we have got these a while ago. Like microsoft knew about all these awhile back but they must have found more. Looks like they don't live up to there rep. I swear i recall when XP was announced that it was the most Secure OS yet but...all iv seen is Flaws, Bugs and all that :s. Now there saying Vista is hmm looks to me like another catch to draw Users in yet again.
Shut up dude.
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#5 Posted by MtDewCodeRedFreak on 07 Jul 2006 - 19:25
- 7 security patches for Patch Tuesday, 7/11/06 ....
and the official death of Windows 98, 98SE, and ME.
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#6 Posted by Neowave on 07 Jul 2006 - 21:25
- Exiting!
*cough*
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#7 Posted by Skyfrog on 08 Jul 2006 - 03:38
- If the patches are ready, and are to fix security flaws, wouldn't it be better to release them immediately instead of waiting until "Patch Tuesday"? I mean these are security fixes, not special deals at the buffet.
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#7.1 Posted by GAM on 08 Jul 2006 - 17:49
- Security is an afterthought at Microsoft. It has never been a priority, although they have no choice than try to fix their most exposed flaws.
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#7.2 Posted by Trevahaha on 08 Jul 2006 - 22:57
- Microsoft used to release updates at random, but the IT community complained that they could not keep up with patching all their systems, all the time. Microsoft responded by reducing the frequency of updates. This isn't Microsoft being lazy, this is in direct response to customer feedback.
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#7.3 Posted by Tony Eberly on 09 Jul 2006 - 14:31
- Quote - GAM said @ #7.1Security is an afterthought at Microsoft. It has never been a priority, although they have no choice than try to fix their most exposed flaws.
Kid, Microsoft has always focused on security as one of if it's highest priorities. So, it's not perfect -- and Operating System is an immense beast containing many intricacies, if anything we should be praising them.
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#8 Posted by eck0 on 09 Jul 2006 - 00:51
- More updates? Crap and I just finished setting up my slipstreamed iso.
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#9 Posted by jwjw1 on 10 Jul 2006 - 03:42
- Vista will be the same way....'Patch City'...its typical of Microsoft....Vista's still in beta..and already receiving 'security patches'.....LOL
Although Microsoft does not disclose in advance what flaws are to be patched, two vulnerabilities in Excel are likely to be among the fixes. One issue relates to maliciously crafted spreadsheet files that could lead to a full system compromise, while the other relates to hyperlinks in Excel documents.
Two security flaws affecting Internet Explorer were also reported last week, including a cross-site scripting issue where an attacker could view information in an open browser window from another that is visiting a malicious site.