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KB911565
KB911565:
Just released, or did I miss it? Harry. |
KB911565
This vulnerability appears to affect only WindowsNT-based OS's.
-- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2006, Windows) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.crashfixpc.com/millsrpch.htm http://tinyurl.com/6oztj Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's "webster72n" wrote in message ... KB911565: Just released, or did I miss it? Harry. |
KB911565
Oooops! - I lied!
The vuulnerability IS CRITICAL for Win9x systems - but MS have not yet released a patch, AFAIK http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sec.../ms06-005.mspx -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2006, Windows) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.crashfixpc.com/millsrpch.htm http://tinyurl.com/6oztj Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's "Noel Paton" wrote in message ... This vulnerability appears to affect only WindowsNT-based OS's. -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2006, Windows) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.crashfixpc.com/millsrpch.htm http://tinyurl.com/6oztj Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's "webster72n" wrote in message ... KB911565: Just released, or did I miss it? Harry. |
KB911565
KB911565 can be downloaded from the Windows Update site as is mentioned in
the MS06-005 FAQ (http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sec.../MS06-005.mspx) -- Mike Maltby Noel Paton wrote: Oooops! - I lied! The vuulnerability IS CRITICAL for Win9x systems - but MS have not yet released a patch, AFAIK http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sec.../ms06-005.mspx |
KB911565
The article says it's not available yet, Mike
-- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2006, Windows) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.crashfixpc.com/millsrpch.htm http://tinyurl.com/6oztj Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's "Mike M" wrote in message ... KB911565 can be downloaded from the Windows Update site as is mentioned in the MS06-005 FAQ (http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sec.../MS06-005.mspx) -- Mike Maltby Noel Paton wrote: Oooops! - I lied! The vuulnerability IS CRITICAL for Win9x systems - but MS have not yet released a patch, AFAIK http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sec.../ms06-005.mspx |
KB911565
....and sure enough, WU doesn't have it for my VPC (with WMP9 installed)-
although it is available from the Windows Update Catalog!! (dated 13th Feb) -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2006, Windows) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.crashfixpc.com/millsrpch.htm http://tinyurl.com/6oztj Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's "Noel Paton" wrote in message ... The article says it's not available yet, Mike -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2006, Windows) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.crashfixpc.com/millsrpch.htm http://tinyurl.com/6oztj Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's "Mike M" wrote in message ... KB911565 can be downloaded from the Windows Update site as is mentioned in the MS06-005 FAQ (http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sec.../MS06-005.mspx) -- Mike Maltby Noel Paton wrote: Oooops! - I lied! The vuulnerability IS CRITICAL for Win9x systems - but MS have not yet released a patch, AFAIK http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sec.../ms06-005.mspx |
KB911565
Noel Paton wrote:
...and sure enough, WU doesn't have it for my VPC (with WMP9 installed)- although it is available from the Windows Update Catalog!! (dated 13th Feb) Noel, I'm sorry but that is totally incorrect. :-) WU does indeed have 911565 for Win Me since I have installed it. I've cut and pasted the details below. Security Update for Windows Media Player 9 for Windows 98 and Windows ME (KB911565) .. Download size: 1.9 MB, 1 minute A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise your Windows-based system using Windows Media Player and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Read more... Likewise I see nowhere in http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sec.../MS06-005.mspx anything about the patch not yet being available instead I see it stated in the FAQ "How does the extended support for Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition, and Windows Millennium Edition affect the release of security updates for these operating systems? snip Critical security updates for this platform are available and are provided as part of this security bulletin and can be downloaded only from the Windows Update Web site. For more information about severity ratings, visit the following Web site." -- Mike Maltby |
KB911565
I got it, when I ran my Windows Update, by pure incidence, I might add, Noel and it downloaded and installed fine. Just wasn't sure whether I had missed it before, or if it was recent, which it was, obviously. Harry. "Noel Paton" wrote in message ... ...and sure enough, WU doesn't have it for my VPC (with WMP9 installed)- although it is available from the Windows Update Catalog!! (dated 13th Feb) -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2006, Windows) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.crashfixpc.com/millsrpch.htm http://tinyurl.com/6oztj Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's "Noel Paton" wrote in message ... The article says it's not available yet, Mike -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2006, Windows) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.crashfixpc.com/millsrpch.htm http://tinyurl.com/6oztj Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's "Mike M" wrote in message ... KB911565 can be downloaded from the Windows Update site as is mentioned in the MS06-005 FAQ (http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sec.../MS06-005.mspx) -- Mike Maltby Noel Paton wrote: Oooops! - I lied! The vuulnerability IS CRITICAL for Win9x systems - but MS have not yet released a patch, AFAIK http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sec.../ms06-005.mspx |
KB911565
quote
Critical security updates for these platforms may not be available concurrently with the other security updates provided as part of this security bulletin. They will be made available as soon as possible following the release. When these security updates are available, you will be able to download them only from the Windows Update Web site. For more information about severity ratings, visit the following Web site. /quote I repeat, Mike - the update was NOT available vie the updater at WU for me - only via the catalog -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2006, Windows) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.crashfixpc.com/millsrpch.htm http://tinyurl.com/6oztj Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's "Mike M" wrote in message ... Noel Paton wrote: ...and sure enough, WU doesn't have it for my VPC (with WMP9 installed)- although it is available from the Windows Update Catalog!! (dated 13th Feb) Noel, I'm sorry but that is totally incorrect. :-) WU does indeed have 911565 for Win Me since I have installed it. I've cut and pasted the details below. Security Update for Windows Media Player 9 for Windows 98 and Windows ME (KB911565) .. Download size: 1.9 MB, 1 minute A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise your Windows-based system using Windows Media Player and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Read more... Likewise I see nowhere in http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sec.../MS06-005.mspx anything about the patch not yet being available instead I see it stated in the FAQ "How does the extended support for Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition, and Windows Millennium Edition affect the release of security updates for these operating systems? snip Critical security updates for this platform are available and are provided as part of this security bulletin and can be downloaded only from the Windows Update Web site. For more information about severity ratings, visit the following Web site." -- Mike Maltby |
KB911565
LOL!
While I was composing that note, the VPC downloaded the update via AutoUpdates! Prior to installation, I went back to WU, and scanned again.....and the file is now there! -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2006, Windows) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.crashfixpc.com/millsrpch.htm http://tinyurl.com/6oztj Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's "Noel Paton" wrote in message ... quote Critical security updates for these platforms may not be available concurrently with the other security updates provided as part of this security bulletin. They will be made available as soon as possible following the release. When these security updates are available, you will be able to download them only from the Windows Update Web site. For more information about severity ratings, visit the following Web site. /quote I repeat, Mike - the update was NOT available vie the updater at WU for me - only via the catalog -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2006, Windows) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.crashfixpc.com/millsrpch.htm http://tinyurl.com/6oztj Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's "Mike M" wrote in message ... Noel Paton wrote: ...and sure enough, WU doesn't have it for my VPC (with WMP9 installed)- although it is available from the Windows Update Catalog!! (dated 13th Feb) Noel, I'm sorry but that is totally incorrect. :-) WU does indeed have 911565 for Win Me since I have installed it. I've cut and pasted the details below. Security Update for Windows Media Player 9 for Windows 98 and Windows ME (KB911565) .. Download size: 1.9 MB, 1 minute A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise your Windows-based system using Windows Media Player and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Read more... Likewise I see nowhere in http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sec.../MS06-005.mspx anything about the patch not yet being available instead I see it stated in the FAQ "How does the extended support for Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition, and Windows Millennium Edition affect the release of security updates for these operating systems? snip Critical security updates for this platform are available and are provided as part of this security bulletin and can be downloaded only from the Windows Update Web site. For more information about severity ratings, visit the following Web site." -- Mike Maltby |
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