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This weeks vulnerabilities and vunderborks.

Re: This weeks vulnerabilities and vunderborks.

why isn't any windows apps in it?

Re: This weeks vulnerabilities and vunderborks.

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Originally Posted by Dan (Post 1575059)

http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/bulletins/SB12-128.html

And the game goes on.

Oh nice! I did not even that this existed!

Re: This weeks vulnerabilities and vunderborks.

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Originally Posted by hadrons123 (Post 1575073)

why isn't any windows apps in it?

Windows is the REAL OS Dude, thats why there are no Vulns,

Re: This weeks vulnerabilities and vunderborks.

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Originally Posted by Dan (Post 1575059)

http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/bulletins/SB12-128.html

And the game goes on.

:cool::thumb::dance: Way cool! Thank you for posting. :dance::thumb::cool:

Re: This weeks vulnerabilities and vunderborks.

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Originally Posted by tox (Post 1575081)

Windows is the REAL OS Dude, thats why there are no Vulns,

:fp: I swear sometimes I catch myself unconsciously reaching for the ban switch ......

Re: This weeks vulnerabilities and vunderborks.

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Originally Posted by Evil_Bert (Post 1575103)

:fp: I swear sometimes I catch myself unconsciously reaching for the ban switch ......

would you like some help with that? :D or Fries with that :D

Re: This weeks vulnerabilities and vunderborks.

Uh, huh. About that ...

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US-CERT Current Activity

Microsoft Releases May Security Bulletin

Original release date: Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at 03:38 pm
Last revised: Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at 03:38 pm

Microsoft has released updates to address vulnerabilities in Microsoft
Windows, Office, .NET Framework, and Silverlight as part of the
Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for May 2012. These vulnerabilities
may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or operate with elevated
privileges.

US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the bulletin and
follow best-practice security policies to determine which updates should
be applied.

Relevant Url(s):
<http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms12-may>

... and ...

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National Cyber Alert System

Technical Cyber Security Alert TA12-129A

Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities

Original release date: May 08, 2012
Last revised: --
Source: US-CERT

Systems Affected

* Microsoft Windows
* Microsoft .NET Framework
* Microsoft Office
* Microsoft Silverlight

Overview

Select Microsoft software products contain multiple
vulnerabilities. Microsoft has released updates to address these
vulnerabilities.

Description

The Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for May 2012 describes
multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft software. Microsoft has
released updates to address the vulnerabilities.

Impact

A remote, unauthenticated attacker could execute arbitrary code,
cause a denial of service, or gain unauthorized access to your
files or system.

Solution

Apply updates

Microsoft has provided updates for these vulnerabilities in the
Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for May 2012, which describes
any known issues related to the updates. Administrators are
encouraged to note these issues and test for any potentially
adverse effects. In addition, administrators should consider using
an automated update distribution system such as Windows Server
Update Services (WSUS). Home users are encouraged to enable
automatic updates.

References

* Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for May 2012 -
<http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms12-may>

* Microsoft Windows Server Update Services -
<http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/wsus/default.aspx>

* Microsoft Update - <https://www.update.microsoft.com/>

* Microsoft Update Overview -
<http://www.microsoft.com/security/updates/mu.aspx>

* Turn Automatic Updating On or Off -
<http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/Turn-automatic-updating-on-or-off>

Revision History

May 08, 2012: Initial release

Re: This weeks vulnerabilities and vunderborks.

there were more Linux Vulns than there were of Windows ones, goes to show ya WINDOWS RULE :rolleyes:

Re: This weeks vulnerabilities and vunderborks.

If windows rules, why are you here?

Re: This weeks vulnerabilities and vunderborks.

He's just fishing. <..:rolleyes:..>

Re: This weeks vulnerabilities and vunderborks.

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Originally Posted by hadrons123 (Post 1575351)

If windows rules, why are you here?

steve balmer pays me to watch over you :dance:

Re: This weeks vulnerabilities and vunderborks.

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Originally Posted by tox (Post 1575360)

steve balmer pays me to watch over you :dance:

You know, I actually don't find that too hard to believe. Steve Ballmer is about the only person crazy enough to pay you to do anything! :C

Re: This weeks vulnerabilities and vunderborks.

*Dan pulls his hat down over his eyes, and heads for the door ... hoping he can get out of the room before the chuckle growing in his chest breaks free.*