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CardJoe · 24th Oct 2008, 12:34

Microsoft has released an out-of-cycle patch to fix a major security vulnerability in all current versions of Windows that can allow a remote attacker complete control over a system.

Microsoft has released an out-of-cycle patch to fix a major security vulnerability in all current versions of Windows that can allow a remote attacker complete control over a system.

shigllgetcha · 24th Oct 2008, 13:00

the code for the link to the update is written wrong

chrisb2e9 · 24th Oct 2008, 14:08

what would actually happen to your pc if this happened to you?

TreeDude · 24th Oct 2008, 14:25

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Originally Posted by chrisb2e9

what would actually happen to your pc if this happened to you?

That is up to the attacker. They pretty much gain full control of your PC.

SlickGnome · 24th Oct 2008, 14:46

YAY 40 Servers to Patch and the Patch system blew up at end of last week and is still being rebuilt.... This is gonna take a while.

Xir · 24th Oct 2008, 14:58

Well there's a nice fridayafternoon job for you ;-)

Jordan Wise · 24th Oct 2008, 18:21

this damn patch stopped the audio working on my eee 1000h

themax · 24th Oct 2008, 19:02

I recieved an update lastnight from Microsoft (Assuming this was that update) on my Vista computer and found that Windows Defender went and turned itself back on after the reboot.

hodgy100 · 24th Oct 2008, 20:25

damn i need this and windows update has broken on my pc

Buzzons · 24th Oct 2008, 22:47

just block the tcp ports on the router - they shouldn't be open any way.

LordPyrinc · 24th Oct 2008, 23:08

Apparently I got the update last night. So far no audio issues, but I'm not running an Eee.

Crunch77 · 25th Oct 2008, 21:22

Updated on Vistax64. Audio skipping in intro to AoC and fps in low teens-single digit.
Somehow PCIe was at x1. Reinstalled graphicsdriver and all is fine again 90+fps

azrael- · 26th Oct 2008, 17:29

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For us mere mortals still using XP or â€“ heaven help us â€“ Vista...

There! Fixed that nasty little typo for you...

On another note, how embarrassing is it for Microsoft to STILL have security issues related to RPC? One would have thought they'd finally locked this down after the Blaster (and, I believe, Sasser) worm ravaging the Windows platform. I guess not...

24th Oct 2008, 12:34	#1
CardJoe Player Character bit-tech Staff Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 7,940	Major Windows security patch released Microsoft has released an out-of-cycle patch to fix a major security vulnerability in all current versions of Windows that can allow a remote attacker complete control over a system. Microsoft has released an out-of-cycle patch to fix a major security vulnerability in all current versions of Windows that can allow a remote attacker complete control over a system. __________________ this is joe's non-bit-tech blog

24th Oct 2008, 13:00	#2
shigllgetcha Hypermodder Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ireland Posts: 837	the code for the link to the update is written wrong __________________ xbox live id: shigllgetcha ¦ I dont trust anything I hear on QI PC: some dell

24th Oct 2008, 14:08	#3
chrisb2e9 Dont do that... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,068	what would actually happen to your pc if this happened to you? __________________ attack life, it's going to kill you anyway. Long-term relationships are like urban tomatoes: they only grow under special conditions. - Prestidigitweeze Don't hold on to the reigns once you've fallen off the horse, your just going to get dragged to death - SNiiPE_DoGG

24th Oct 2008, 14:58	#6
Xir Supermodder Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 526	Well there's a nice fridayafternoon job for you ;-) __________________ SN25P A64 3700+ (San Diego) 2 GB DDR400 OCZ Platinum EL 2-3-2-5 1T X1800XT 512mb Sapphire 200GB Samsung SP2004C

24th Oct 2008, 18:21	#7
Jordan Wise Baby called to see the boss... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Newcastle Uni Posts: 597	this damn patch stopped the audio working on my eee 1000h __________________ Favourite Max Payne quote: "He was trying to buy sand for his hour glass, and I wasn't selling any" Steam ID:jordanwise

24th Oct 2008, 14:46	#5
SlickGnome Minimodder Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: BKAC Posts: 46	YAY 40 Servers to Patch and the Patch system blew up at end of last week and is still being rebuilt.... This is gonna take a while.

24th Oct 2008, 19:02	#8
themax Hypermodder Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 925	I recieved an update lastnight from Microsoft (Assuming this was that update) on my Vista computer and found that Windows Defender went and turned itself back on after the reboot. __________________ PSN: Nyne07 Xbox Live: Nine07 Wii Codes: Too damn many to remember CoD4 Class "Ghost" - MP5 Silenced/ UAV Jammer/ Silent Step Shhh be very very qwuiet....I'm hunting snipers....

24th Oct 2008, 20:25	#9
hodgy100 100% Gamer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Nottingham Posts: 270	damn i need this and windows update has broken on my pc __________________ CPU: Q6600 GO @3Ghz - 4Gb DDR2 PC6400 - HD 4850 - corsair VX550 - Mobo: MSI P45 Neo - 320 Gb HDD http://mypsn.eu.playstation.com/psn/...e/hodgy100.png

24th Oct 2008, 22:47	#10
Buzzons Mod Master Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,086	just block the tcp ports on the router - they shouldn't be open any way.

24th Oct 2008, 23:08	#11
LordPyrinc Legomaniac Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: USA Posts: 254	Apparently I got the update last night. So far no audio issues, but I'm not running an Eee. __________________ HP Pavilion Elite m9040n PC - Vista Home Premium Intel Core 2 Quad Processor Q6600 @ 2.40ghz - 3G of RAM - Dual 320G HDs Upgrades/Add-ons: 22" Widescreen LCD, 700W RocketFish PSU, BFG GeForce 9800 GT 160G Ext USB HD, Logitech X-540 5.1 Surround Sound Speakers

25th Oct 2008, 21:22	#12
Crunch77 Minimodder Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Denmark Posts: 24	Updated on Vistax64. Audio skipping in intro to AoC and fps in low teens-single digit. Somehow PCIe was at x1. Reinstalled graphicsdriver and all is fine again 90+fps