Microsoft to patch 17-year-old computer bug

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[Kosh GTO]

A 17-year-old bug in Windows will be patched by Microsoft in its latest security update.

The February update for Windows will close the loophole that dates from the time of the DOS operating system.

First appearing in Windows NT 3.1, the vulnerability has been carried over into almost every version of Windows that has appeared since.

The monthly security update will also tackle a further 25 holes in Windows, five of which are rated as "critical".

Home hijack

The ancient bug was discovered by Google security researcher Tavis Ormandy in January 2010 and involves a utility that allows newer versions of Windows to run very old programs.

Mr Ormandy has found a way to exploit this utility in Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 and 2008 as well as Windows Vista and Windows 7.

The patch for this vulnerability will appear in the February security update. Five of the vulnerabilities being patched at the same time allow attackers to effectively hijack a Windows PC and run their own programs on it.


http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8499859.stm


25 More security Holes??? WTH!!!!!!

[Neoandrew1]

makes you wonder if they left the holes in on purpose for there own use more than anyone elses???

[Archangel]

Windows has always had holes in it's line of os's it dose surprise however that just now their taking the steps to patch those holes guess linux and mac have given windows a run for their money.

[primal]

meh only 7 fixes for win 7 me no care for xp anymore xD

[Archangel]

meh only 7 fixes for win 7 me no care for xp anymore xD

Agreed Win7 is so far the best windows iv'e used :)

[primal]

yy,actually lookin forward to the next one xD
more from our IT,steven? xD

[Archangel]

Is windows 7 Shadow Tech????

[primal]

ofc