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Microsoft fixes '19-year-old' bug with emergency patch

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    Arie

    Arie Administrator Administrator Staff Thread Starter

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    Microsoft has patched a critical bug in its software that had existed for 19 years.

    IBM researchers discovered the flaw, which affects Windows and Office products, in May this year - but worked with Microsoft to fix the problem before going public.

    The bug had been present in every version of Windows since 95, IBM said.

    Attackers could exploit the bug to remotely control a PC, and so users are being urged to download updates.

    Microsoft has addressed the problem in its monthly security update, along with more than a dozen patches to fix other security issues, with a further two to be rolled out soon.

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    ThomasJK

    ThomasJK Well-Known Member

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    "Microsoft has patched a critical bug in its software that had existed for 19 years "

    Well, that's certainly a "vintage bug ".

    "The bug had been present in every version of Windows since 95, IBM said "

    Great, then I'm not affected :)
     
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    rsinfo

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    Are vintage bugs like vintage wine ? Better with age !
     
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