Unpatched Rights Management Services will prevent even authorized users from reading protected documents
Microsoft has fixed a problem in Office 2003 that prevented the software from opening documents saved using its access control technology.
The changes to some registry keys can render a PC useless, according to a UK security vendor that has a software fix
Microsoft's latest round of security patches appears to be causing some PCs to seize up and display a black screen, rending the computer useless.
Expect exploits soon for Windows embedded font flaw, says researcher
Microsoft today patched 15 vulnerabilities in Windows, Windows Server, Excel and Word, including one that will probably be exploited quickly by hackers. None affect Windows 7, the company's newest operating system.
Making sure you've fixed these old security holes will go a long way towards keeping your PC safe from current attacks.
In further confirmation that Internet crooks tend to grab for the low-hanging fruit, a new Microsoft report reveals that the most common browser-based attacks tend to go after old software flaws. Making sure you've closed those holes can go a long way towards keeping your PC safe.
October's Windows Update disabled Microsoft's Communications Server product
After releasing its largest-ever group of security patches two weeks ago, Microsoft has done a little cleaning up.
Usual rules may not apply, given volume and complexity of Microsoft security update
Corporate security and network administrators face a "nightmare" task just trying to figure out what to patch and what to let slide after Microsoft issued its biggest-ever batch of updates today, researchers argued.
Unlucky 13 updates plug multiple 'zero-day' holes, including one Microsoft had kept secret until now
Microsoft today delivered a record 13 security updates that patched 34 vulnerabilities in every version of Windows, including the not-yet-for-sale Windows 7, as well as in Internet Explorer (IE), Office, SQL Server and other parts of its software portfolio.
Unlucky 13 sets record as biggest-ever patch day, includes first-ever for Windows 7 RTM
Microsoft today said it will deliver its largest-ever number of security updates on Tuesday to fix flaws in every version of Windows, as well as Internet Explorer (IE), Office, SQL Server, important developer tools and the enterprise-grade Forefront Security client software.
Doesn't affect Windows 7 or Server 2008 R2 RTMs, or older versions like 2000 and XP
Microsoft late Tuesday confirmed that a bug in Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, and the release candidates of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, could be used to hijack PCs.
Few clues in advance warning make Sept. 8 updates a mystery, says researcher
Microsoft today said it will deliver five security updates on Tuesday, all affecting Windows and all ranked "critical," the company's highest threat rating.
Unlikely to have IIS fix ready by next Patch Tuesday, says expert
Microsoft yesterday said it is working on a patch for a bug in its popular Web server software, but it's unlikely the company will field a fix fast enough to make next week's regular release, a security expert predicted.
Patches several parts in Windows affected by development code flaw
Microsoft today delivered nine security updates that patched 19 vulnerabilities in several crucial components of Windows, as well as in Media Player, Outlook Express, IIS (Internet Information Server), Office and other products.
Developers who used the buggy code 'library' must redo software, update customers
As promised, Microsoft today patched six vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer (IE) and Visual Studio with the first "out-of-cycle" update since it plugged a hole last October that the Conficker worm later used to run rampant.
Patches 31 vulnerabilities, including bug used in Pwn2Own hacking contest to break IE8
Microsoft today issued 10 security updates that patched a record 31 vulnerabilities in Windows, Internet Explorer (IE), Excel, Word, Windows Search and other programs, including 18 bugs marked "critical."
Slates 10 updates, the most in eight months, and includes first fix for IE8
Microsoft today said it will deliver 10 security updates next week to patch serious bugs in Windows, Internet Explorer (IE), Word and Excel.
