Patch for critical Windows vulnerability coming

Updated January 9 to clarify that vulnerability is critical for some of the software and moderate for other Windows versions.

Microsoft will issue a patch on Tuesday for Windows vulnerability that could allow a hacker to gain control of a computer remotely, the company said in an alert on Thursday.

Microsoft also plans to host a Webcast at 11 a.m. PST as part of Patch Tuesday, which comes the second Tuesday of every month. There will be just one security update.

The vulnerability is considered critical for Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, and moderate for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008, Microsoft said.

The software maker will also release nonsecurity updates on Windows Update and Windows Server Update Services, as well as an updated version of the Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool.

[smilin:)]

It's not listed as a critical vulnerability for Vista and 2008.

[sythara]

What, no flaming fest from Apple people?

[Penguinisto]

It is listed as a "moderate" vuln for Vista, and Windows 2008 (and for 32-bit and 64-bit variants when available).

OTOH, until the world gets to see what vuln is being patched by it, going by the rating alone is crap (because there have been viruses that have managed to get past mere "moderate" -rated vulnerabilities...)

/P

[Vegaman_Dan]

I would agree with you. Going off about this vulnerability without any information would be irresponsible for anyone. I'm somewhat disappointed by the author on this one.

Still, it's good to see there will be more announcements from MSFT on this process. Should be interesting.

[Dalkorian]

Oh-oh. I thought that if the three of us ever agreed on something that would be a sign of armageddon.

Group hug! The end is nigh!

;-)

[TotallyMadeUpName]

Microsoft keeps claiming that Vista is more secure, but practically every "security update" that they issue is for both XP *and* Vista. If it was that much more secure, you'd think it would need significantly fewer security updates. :-(

[goodspeed8701]

Yes Vista is much more secured than xp.

[Seaspray0]

Could it be that the parts that are not being patched are more secure? Such as vista no longer allowing people to log in with admin permissions by default? User action is now required when something requires administrative permisions and yes, that IS more secure.

[51057]

IS THIS BAD FOR XP WINDOW
IF SAW ARE MICROSOFT GOING TO FIX IT NOW 11/1/2009 NOT IN THE
YEAR ????/ THANKYOU