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VIRTUALISATION Patch frenzy erupts after August Patch Tuesday
VIRTUALISATION Patch frenzy erupts after August Patch Tuesday | Patch frenzy erupts after August Patch Tuesday |
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| by Stephen Withers | |
| Wednesday, 13 August 2008 | |
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Before we get into all the detail of what was patched and why, here's what wasn't: a critical flaw in Windows Media Player. There's no indication from Microsoft's Security Response Center (MSRC) about when that update will be issued, but if it really is as critical as its rating suggests, there's a possibility of its release before September's Patch Tuesday. MSRC release manager Tami Gallupe gave no clues as to the nature of the underlying problem or progress on the fix, referring only to "a last minute quality issue". So what has been fixed in Windows? A patch for the Windows Image Color Management System is rated critical. It allows remote code execution if a user can be persuaded to open a maliciously crafted image. Since that includes images within web pages and emails, it needn't be a particularly difficult task when victims are unwary. Internet Explorer patches and more on page two. |
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