Microsoft finds security problem with Windows XP.

Kptlt. Neuerburg · 07-07-09, 08:56 PM

It seems that Microsoft XP users might have a security problem, heres a quote from the site that this is on "The so-called "zero day" vulnerability disclosed by Microsoft affects a part of its software used to play video. The problem arises from the way the software interacts with Internet Explorer, which opens a hole for hackers to tunnel into." The problem is in the Active X program. It is highly advised by Microsoft to go to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/972890 to disable the Active X program until a patch is released.

Task Force · 07-07-09, 09:47 PM

at least i aint gotta worry about it... vista here.

SteamWake · 07-07-09, 10:16 PM

Zero day sounds ominious.

Schroeder · 07-08-09, 04:51 AM

What is internet explorer?

antikristuseke · 07-08-09, 04:56 AM

It is a typo, obviously they mean the internet exploder.

ETR3(SS) · 07-08-09, 10:54 AM

XP and Internet Explorer have security issues?! INCONCEIVABLE!

conus00 · 07-08-09, 11:38 AM

Mozilla Firefox FTW.

Kptlt. Neuerburg · 07-08-09, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Task Force

at least i aint gotta worry about it... vista here.

From what I know about this it could possibly effect vista as well. But of course the info from Microsoft is very limited.

Blacklight · 07-08-09, 01:27 PM

What operating system DOESN'T have security issues if it's hooked up to the internet ?

goldorak · 07-08-09, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by conus00

Mozilla Firefox FTW.

Opera FTW.

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antikristuseke Silent Hunter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Estland Posts: 4,330 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	It is a typo, obviously they mean the internet exploder.

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