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Title: September Patch Tuesday
Post by: YoKenny on September 08, 2009, 09:20:22 PM

September Patch Tuesday
Windows 7 system:
Security Update for Windows 7 Release Candidate (KB971961)
Update type: Important

A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

More information:
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=157304

XP Pro system:
Security Essentials Definition Update for Microsoft Security Essentials - KB972696 (Definition 1.65.505.0)   
Windows XP Security Update for Windows Media Format Runtime 9, 9.5 & 11 for Windows XP SP 3 (KB968816)   
Windows XP Security Update for Jscript 5.8 for Windows XP (KB971961)   
Windows XP Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - September 2009 (KB890830)   
Windows XP Security Update for Windows XP (KB956844)   
Windows XP Update for Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows XP (KB973874)   
Security Essentials Definition Update for Microsoft Security Essentials - KB972696 (Definition 1.65.495.0)   

Title: Re: September Patch Tuesday
Post by: YoKenny on September 09, 2009, 04:27:09 AM

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Microsoft patches slew of 'drive-by attack' bugs
Half of today's patches fix flaws hackers can use just by duping users to shifty sites

Microsoft today delivered five critical security updates that patched eight vulnerabilities in Windows, including one in the JavaScript engine that ships with every supported version of the company's operating system.

http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9137709/Microsoft_patches_slew_of_drive_by_attack_bugs