Neowin News Feed for: Patched

Microsoft releases Windows 10 build 18363.657, 17763.1039 - here's what's new

Abhay V — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 19:02:02 +0000

As is the case with every second Tuesday of the month, it is time for Patch Tuesday updates where all supported Windows versions are patched. This means that all but version 1511 will receive updates. Read more...

Microsoft patched critical Windows bug in XP SP3 early

Steven Parker — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:48:59 +0000

The appearance and disappearance of a Windows XP installation snafu indicates that Microsoft patched a critical vulnerability in XP's still-unfinished Service Pack 3 (SP3) weeks before it fixed any other version of Windows. The glitch,... Read more...

Mozilla patched a remote code execution flaw in Thunderbird

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 11:39:00 +0000

Mozilla has released Thunderbird 2.0.0.12 which fixes a remote exploitation of a vulnerability that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on Linux and Windows. The vulnerability exists when parsing an e-mail if the "Preview"... Read more...

DX10 effects with DX9 for patched Crysis 1.1 - Crysis AddOn

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 22:00:51 +0000

This minimod unlocks all DX10 graphics features in Crysis 1.1, even if you have DX9 hardware and a DX9 OS like Windows XP. You heard right, this mini-mod unlocks all dx10 graphical features even if... Read more...

After hacker dissection, Safari beta is patched

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 22:02:14 +0000

Three days after releasing Safari 3.0, Apple has issued its first patch of the beta software: Safari 3.0.1, which fixes three flaws in the browser including security vulnerabilities. Although the issues found in the first... Read more...

Patched Macs Vulnerable to Samba Bug

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 03:10:09 +0000

Mac OS X is running with an outdated and vulnerable version of the open-source file and print program Samba, according to Symantec's DeepSight Threat Analyst Team. The vulnerabilities, first published on May 14, involve multiple... Read more...

Symantec: More Patched Systems, Fewer Potential Victims

Daniel Fleshbourne — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 18:26:20 +0000

Symantec on Monday said that while worm-scanning activity against its corporate antivirus software had increased over the weekend, the number of infected systems had dropped. According to the security company's own DeepSight sensor network, scanning... Read more...

Red Orchestra: Osfront 41-45 patched

Todd Tanner — Thu, 22 Jun 2006 21:38:06 +0000

The popular mod turned retail WW2 shooter Red Orchestra: Osfront 41-45 has now been, as previously promised patched to version 1007. Simply load Steam up and the patch will be applied automagically. This is a... Read more...

'High Risk' RealPlayer Flaws Patched

Daniel Fleshbourne — Fri, 11 Nov 2005 11:18:18 +0000

Digital media delivery firm RealNetworks Inc. late Thursday shipped a major security update for its RealPlayer software to patch a pair of remote code execution vulnerabilities. The security holes, which were reported to RealNetworks more... Read more...

IE Pop-Up Spoof Won't Get Patched

Fri, 24 Jun 2005 15:00:26 +0000

Microsoft does not plan to update Internet Explorer to prevent a spoofing attack that could trick users into giving out personal information to hackers. In the attack, JavaScript is used to display... Read more...

High-Risk RealPlayer Hole Patched

Daniel Fleshbourne — Thu, 21 Apr 2005 08:58:46 +0000

Digital media delivery outfit RealNetworks Inc. on Wednesday released patches for a high-risk security flaw in several versions of its widely deployed RealPlayer software. The Seattle, Wash.-based company said the flaw could allow an attacker... Read more...

Final Fantasy XI Client is Patched

Thu, 29 Jul 2004 18:04:40 +0000

A patch to the Final Fantasy XI massively multiplayer online title addresses several areas. The patch will automatically load when players launch the client. According to information on the official Web site of the title,... Read more...

Windows XP SP2 Release Candidate patched

Sun, 18 Apr 2004 12:42:56 +0000

Microsoft has taken the unusual step of patching release candidate testing software by issuing three critical patches for Windows XP Service Pack 2 RC1. Pre-release software is buggy by definition and users normally expect to... Read more...

Hotmail Hole Patched

Fri, 15 Feb 2002 15:17:40 +0000

Thanks Don Williams for the heads up. The recent exploit allowing hackers to bypass the country, state and zip code part of the password reset feature in Hotmail has been fixed. Hackers used... Read more...