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Microsoft takes a 'Patch Tuesday' break

Posted by Emil Protalinski on 08 March 2007 - 21:52 · 26 comments & 8362 views

The second Tuesday of the month, typically Microsoft's scheduled patch release day, will not have any security bulletins. Microsoft will, however, go ahead with a release of its monthly update of Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool along with several non-security updates. Microsoft occasionally has months when it has not released security updates; the last one being in September 2005, according to the software giant. "Microsoft continues to investigate potential and existing vulnerabilities in an effort to help protect our customers. Creating security updates that effectively and comprehensively fix vulnerabilities is an extensive process involving a series of sequential steps," said a company representative.

The patch break could be a welcome respite for IT managers still busy testing the dozen fixes Microsoft released last month and making the switch to daylight saving time, which Congress ordered to happen three weeks earlier this year. Still, the lack of security updates also means that cybercrooks have more time to exploit known security vulnerabilities. There are five known zero-day holes in Microsoft products, according to eEye Digital Security.

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(1 reply) #1 Posted by Jugalator on 08 Mar 2007 - 22:15: But next month, it'll be twice as bad! lol

(1 reply) #2 Posted by +Nienor on 08 Mar 2007 - 22:31: Good news or bad news?

#3 Posted by RyanVM on 08 Mar 2007 - 23:22: w00t

(3 replies) #4 Posted by Croquant on 08 Mar 2007 - 23:26: They're always slow to patch anything. No surprise they haven't patched much of anything this month. That's par for the course.
You want frequent updates? That's what Linux is for.

(1 reply) #5 Posted by Cryton on 09 Mar 2007 - 00:09: Has this ever happened before? And if so, can anyone remember what month it was in?

(2 replies) #6 Posted by nismohasan on 09 Mar 2007 - 01:18: i dislike the patch tuesday approach, i'd prefer if they made fixes, tested them and released them when they were ready to go regardless of what day and time of the month it is.

(2 replies) #7 Posted by werejag on 09 Mar 2007 - 01:25: so now they are telling us windows is errors free ¿¿¿????

they need to get in there and patch more. taking breaks and harming us in the process will not be tolerated

(1 reply) #8 Posted by ThaCrip on 09 Mar 2007 - 04:22: me personally i dont mind them delaying the updates as long as it makes for overall better quality more throughly tested patches

(1 reply) #9 Posted by M118LR on 09 Mar 2007 - 04:35: Here is a more complete "Patch Tuesday" List

On March 13, 2007 Microsoft is planning to release:

Security Updates

• No new Microsoft Security Bulletins will be released on March 13, 2007.

Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool

• Microsoft will release an updated version of the Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool on Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Windows Server Update Services and the Download Center.

Note that this tool will not be distributed using Software Update Services (SUS).

Non-security High Priority updates on MU, WU, WSUS and SUS

• Microsoft will release two non-security high-priority updates for Windows on Windows Update (WU) and Software Update Services (SUS).

• Microsoft will release four non-security high-priority updates on Microsoft Update (MU) and Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).

#10 Posted by Aero Ultimate on 09 Mar 2007 - 13:07: Quote -
Still, the lack of security updates also means that cybercrooks have more time to exploit known security vulnerabilities. There are five known zero-day holes in Microsoft products, according to eEye Digital Security.

Of course, those don't need fixing at all! If you suffer any damage from them, it's your own fault for using Windows

(3 replies) #11 Posted by Primetime2006 on 09 Mar 2007 - 13:48: Zero-day holes...all of which require the user to be a complete idiot and have an unsecured computer (ie. no firewall or a/v).

That fail to mention that however. Another anti-MS post.

BTW, to the troll regarding Linux. Your OS is nowhere near worth using. This is why you don't see retail stores selling it.

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