DesightJoin Date: 2012-04-19
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Microsoft has issued a patch for a severe remote code execution hack that applies to all versions of Windows.
This vulnerability is present in all systems that have not been updated today via Windows Update. It allows an attacker to remotely execute whatever code they want on your system simply with your IP address.
[Bitdefender] Anyone with the Bitdefender Anti Virus has already been patched, no need to run Windows Update.
[More Details] This is a vulnerability in the Windows platform's communications between client and server, meaning if you can connect to the internet, you're vulnerable unless you have updated.
Desight out. |
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I know you said any system, But does this also apply to Windows XP?(Yes, I use XP.) |
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@Atomic I read that XP is still vunerable because Microsoft stopped support for it or something. |
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@Upbeat Yeah, I know Windows Stopped support, I ran Windows Update before you replied, So I'm safe now. |
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I'm sure XP ended...
Welcome to th- NO INTRODUCTION NEEDED. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) |
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Well I just did an update so I guess that was the one. |
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DesightJoin Date: 2012-04-19
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Ah, XP is an interesting point. I can't imagine Microsoft would let XP be openly vulnerable like this, so I think they'd make an exception and push an update to it. But I can't say for certain.
Were there any updates available when you ran Windows Update on XP? |
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On Windows 7 I did a shut down and update would that of been the update? |
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@OP, Yes there was, It was the patch. Thank you for posting this. |
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If this is so important then it would be on Microsoft website and they would force you to update. Important updates are installed straight away. |
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iBlackhatJoin Date: 2012-01-19
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hah
window mortals
i run linux |
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And how do I update this thing?
Guess I'm your plumber, OT |
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i have windows in my house
theyre a bit dirty but mexicans clean them for me |
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iBlackhatJoin Date: 2012-01-19
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update them or the infection will get in your house |
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How do I update?
I needz to noe!!
Guess I'm your plumber, OT |
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if you didnt understand the windows joke i just made because you st00pid i meant windows like the ones on your walls n stuff where you can see out of them |
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iBlackhatJoin Date: 2012-01-19
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yes i know hurry and update them so the infection stays out of your house |
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YoshiFTWJoin Date: 2010-09-03
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i have bitdefender, cheers mates
there's baloney in our slacks | monita > all |
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I don't know how to update..
Guess I'm your plumber, OT |
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DesightJoin Date: 2012-04-19
Post Count: 4087 |
@sherlockedholmes
Go to Control Panel, and look for Windows Update. Click Check For Updates, and when it finds some, hit Install. You will probably need to restart your PC to finish applying changes.
@Meands13337
There's no functionality on Windows to force an update, that'd likely result in a lot of issues. And I don't think putting it on their website will help, they want to keep their sales incoming and they do not want to scare new users away.
@iBlackhat
I wouldn't be talking. Linux had a vulnerability recently, too (Shellshock) that was in the GNU bash software and was very dangerous. |
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PickIeJarJoin Date: 2013-02-14
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My windows 8.1 just updated c: |
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Oh, is that what my computer does when it randomly restarts?
K den I'm good.
Guess I'm your plumber, OT |
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DesightJoin Date: 2012-04-19
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Bump of importance. |
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Windows 8.1
no important updates needed |
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