Really, deeply critical windows patch.

Post by **Dr. kitteny berk** » October 24th, 2008, 6:21

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS08-067.mspx wrote:Executive Summary

This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in the Server service. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if an affected system received a specially crafted RPC request. On Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 systems, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability without authentication to run arbitrary code. It is possible that this vulnerability could be used in the crafting of a wormable exploit.

In short, this one can be used to install nasties with absolutely no interaction on your part.

Update ASAP.

Sheriff Fatman · Post by **Sheriff Fatman** » October 24th, 2008, 7:14

"Right, that's bad. Okay, alright, important safety tip, thanks Egon."

Post by **Dog Pants** » October 24th, 2008, 9:01

Sheriff Fatman wrote:"Right, that's bad. Okay, alright, important safety tip, thanks Egon."

Sheriff Fatman · Post by **Sheriff Fatman** » October 24th, 2008, 9:55

Dog Pants wrote:

I thought that might catch your attention

buzzmong · Post by **buzzmong** » October 24th, 2008, 10:38

Ah, I haven't updated this copy of windows past SP2.......104 updates

Luckly I've got lectures today, so I can just leave it pottering away when I'm not at home.

amblin · Post by **amblin** » October 24th, 2008, 10:52

Post by **fabyak** » October 24th, 2008, 11:24

You fail at syncronising