Tag: Internet Explorer
Microsoft Does Another Emergency Update for 10 Critical IE Bugs
by Don Fosen on Apr.01, 2010, under Microsoft, Security Updates
Microsoft has once again had to patch Internet Explorer with an emergency update, issued yesterday. Several of these bugs have been known to them for months but are only recently being heavily exploited. More good reasons to move to Firefox!
Additional Information:
Computerworld Article
Microsoft Security Bulletin
New Internet Explorer bug exposes confidential files
by Don Fosen on Feb.04, 2010, under Microsoft, Security Updates
Microsoft has acknowledged the latest in a long series of critical Internet Explorer bugs. This one allows remote sites to access files on your computer when Internet Explorer Protected mode is off. Since many people turn Protected Mode off because they believe it causes performance issues or because of annoying warnings this issue can be serious.
Not sure if Protected Mode is on or off? Click here for how to tell and how to set it. Note that the mode only exists in IE 7 and IE 8 on Windows Vista and Windows 7.
Additional Information:
Microsoft Security Advisory
Nasty New IE Bug
Microsoft Confirms Internet Explorer 6 and 7 Vulnerability
by Don Fosen on Nov.24, 2009, under Security Updates
Microsoft has confirmed that there is a bug in IE 6 and 7 that allows a Web site based hacker to take control of a PC and install malicious code. Internet Explorer 8 is not affected. I highly recommend that if you must use Internet Explorer that you upgrade to IE 8. I personally prefer Firefox which although not perfect is much more secure.
Additional information:
Microsoft Security Advisory (977981)
Microsoft confirms IE6, IE7 zero-day bug
Microsoft Warns of IE Vulnerability
