Six more Windows patches due out Tuesday

Dale O Sea · Post by **Dale O Sea** » 08-05-2005 02:10 PM

Three last month, six this month. I hope this isn't a trend developing.

Six Microsoft patches on the way
by Tom Sanders - vnunet.com
Aug 5, 2005

Latest batch includes one rated 'critical'

Microsoft is set to release six patches on Tuesday for its Windows operating system.

The company said in a security bulletin that at least one of the patches is rated 'critical', and that users will have to restart their systems after applying the patches.

Microsoft also warned that it plans to release one high priority update for Windows that is not security related.

This month's 'Patch Tuesday' also coincides with the release of an updated version of Microsoft's Malicious Software Removal Tool.

The software maker traditionally hosts a web conference on the day after the patch releases at 11am PDT (7pm GMT) to answer customer questions.

Microsoft gives advance warnings about the patches to allow IT managers to prepare for the event. In July Microsoft issued two patches for Windows and one for Office.
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I tell you what, they sure don't make it easy to be a Windows user. Be careful out there...

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sayntbrigid · Post by **sayntbrigid** » 08-06-2005 05:14 AM

Thanx Dale O'Sea

TABwebmaster · Post by **TABwebmaster** » 08-06-2005 08:09 AM

I can't wait!! Dale, you should do a graphic of a computer with a bunch of bandaids all over it

TABwebmaster · Post by **TABwebmaster** » 08-10-2005 02:03 AM

Well, Win2000 had six...didn't try at home today but the computers here at work need 6. One of them is a security fix for IE6:rolleyes:

TABwebmaster · Post by **TABwebmaster** » 08-10-2005 06:29 AM

Here are the updates that they say I need for my WinXPPro box:

Of course the first one is probably the same every month but with updated definition files of some kind.

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - August 2005 (KB890830)
Download size: 776 KB , less than 1 minute
After the download, this tool runs once to check your computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and helps to remove any infection found. If an infection is found, the tool will display a status report the next time you start your computer. A new version of the tool will be offered every month. If you want to manually run the tool on your computer, you can download a copy from the Microsoft Download Center or run an online version from microsoft.com. This tool is not a replacement for an anti-virus product. To help protect your computer, you should use an anti-virus product. Details...
Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer for Windows XP (KB896727)
Typical download size: 675 KB , 1 minute
Security issues have been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a computer running Microsoft Internet Explorer and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Details...
Security Update for Windows XP (KB899588)
Typical download size: 483 KB , 1 minute
A security issue has been identified in the Plug and Play service that could allow an attacker to compromise your Microsoft Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Details...
Security Update for Windows XP (KB893756)
Typical download size: 491 KB , 1 minute
A security issue has been identified in the Telephony Application Programming Interface (TAPI) that could allow an attacker to compromise your Microsoft Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Details...
Security Update for Windows XP (KB899591)
Typical download size: 482 KB , 1 minute
A security issue has been identified in the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) that could allow an attacker to remotely cause your Microsoft Windows-based system to stop responding. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Details...
Security Update for Windows XP (KB899587)
Typical download size: 560 KB , 1 minute
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to gain access to sensitive data transmitted through your Microsoft Windows-based system in a domain environment, and to perform denial of service attacks against domain controllers. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Details...
Security Update for Windows XP (KB896423)
Typical download size: 494 KB , 1 minute
A security issue has been identified in the Print Spooler service that could allow an attacker to compromise your Microsoft Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Details...
Update for Windows XP (KB894391)
Typical download size: 706 KB , 1 minute
Install this update to address an issue that may cause a "Generic Host Process" error message to be displayed after you install security update MS05-012, or cause attachment file names not to be displayed in Rich Text e-mail messages. After you install this update, you may have to restart your computer. Details...

Cherry Kelly · Post by **Cherry Kelly** » 08-10-2005 10:25 AM

Windows updates are usually put out the second Tues of every month (as stated on computer weekend chats). OR as needed should something happen between times.

They aren't only ones to so update.... antivirus updates come randomly... sometimes daily, sometimes weekly.

SOME of the updates are not for all windows users and are only applicable to certain groups -- XP, 2000, etc.