PSA: Microsoft issuing emergency browser fix...

[Raduque]

I do not see any download links on this page, nor is it in windows update on my computers.

I updated yesterday.

 

[Turin39789]

genuine advantage or are they fixing teh johnny depps too?

 

[ElFenix]

why the hell do i have to restart in order to apply a patch to an application? oh, that's right, because MS buried it deep in windows in order to fight their antitsuck case. :|

 

[darkswordsman17]

Whats with all the idiotic "smart"-ass comments? This isn't an issue for users like us, but you better damn well make sure your parents or relatives or hell even the person who does your taxes gets this patched.

 

[GodlessAstronomer]

Originally posted by: videogames101
coughchromecoughfirefoxcough

coughAnandtechForumsAreCurrentlyBrokenInChromeAnNoneOfTheAdminsSeemToGiveAShitcough

 

[SirStev0]

Originally posted by: irishScott
*Yawn* Being safe on the internet is a lot like being safe while walking through a big city at night. Just avoid the dark allys and be alert, chances are you'll be fine. Unless the hackers infect some large-scale site, I fail to see how this is an emergency. Sure it's a serious issue and needs to be patched, but nothing pant-shit worthy.

But how do you pick up hookers?


Mass emailed. Thanks for the heads up.

 

[0roo0roo]

Originally posted by: videogames101
coughchromecoughfirefoxcough

http://www.ghacks.net/2008/12/...x-305-security-update/
"A total of eight security vulnerabilities are patched in Firefox 3.05 including three critical vulnerabilities. Critical vulnerabilities are described as vulnerabilities that require ?no user interaction beyond normal browsing?."

dont feel so smug.

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: 0roo0roo

Originally posted by: videogames101
coughchromecoughfirefoxcough

http://www.ghacks.net/2008/12/...x-305-security-update/
"A total of eight security vulnerabilities are patched in Firefox 3.05 including three critical vulnerabilities. Critical vulnerabilities are described as vulnerabilities that require ?no user interaction beyond normal browsing?."

dont feel so smug.

at least i don't have to restart my computer

Originally posted by: GodlessAstronomer

Originally posted by: videogames101
coughchromecoughfirefoxcough

coughAnandtechForumsAreCurrentlyBrokenInChromeAnNoneOfTheAdminsSeemToGiveAShitcough

works fine here. of course, it wouldn't shock me if fubartalk didn't work right for some people and did for others.

 

[TallBill]

Updated Firefox and IE today. I use chrome for most browsing though.

 

[jlee]

That's why my system had rebooted when I got back from work. Pissed me off...I went and turned automatic updates off again... 😛

Originally posted by: GodlessAstronomer

Originally posted by: videogames101
coughchromecoughfirefoxcough

coughAnandtechForumsAreCurrentlyBrokenInChromeAnNoneOfTheAdminsSeemToGiveAShitcough

fail 😛

Originally posted by: SirStev0
But how do you pick up hookers?

http://www.craigslist.org :Q

 

[Skeeedunt]

Originally posted by: JLee
That's why my system had rebooted when I got back from work. Pissed me off...I went and turned automatic updates off again... 😛

You can set it auto-install and disable forced restart if you want, that's how I always leave mine. I know you can set it in group policy somewhere or probably just through the registry.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Thanks for making this a sticky in OT. :thumbsup:

I've updated all of my machines at home. My wife and son are the only ones who use IE though. I use Firefox.

 

[CorCentral]

Question---- If you've already been infected and then install the updates. Are you still vulnerable from this certain attack??

I have a friend and he says his IE7 browser is locking on some pages, but he told me he already updated.

 

[imported_Lothar]

*cough/hack/gag*Opera*cough/hack/gag*

 

[n7]

Originally posted by: Lothar
*cough/hack/gag*Firefox*cough/hack/gag*

Agreed.

 

[Gibson486]

Originally posted by: CorCentral
Question---- If you've already been infected and then install the updates. Are you still vulnerable from this certain attack??

I have a friend and he says his IE7 browser is locking on some pages, but he told me he already updated.

after the update....IE just locks up my whole computer. I just moved back to Opera. I only use IE for work stuff (their stuff is not compatible with non IE browsers).

 

[freegeeks]

coughMacOsxSafaricough

😀

 

[Goosemaster]

*grumbles after having to add almost all of CHINA to his blacklist*

I really want to BL the entire country:|

Nothing against the country on the topic except the severe number of threats from it.

haven't been given clearance yet:|

 

[Goosemaster]

Originally posted by: freegeeks
coughMacOsxSafaricough

😀

STFU:|

<--owns a mac +administers something else

 

[freegeeks]

Originally posted by: Goosemaster

Originally posted by: freegeeks
coughMacOsxSafaricough

😀

STFU:|

<--owns a mac +administers something else

my condolences for having to deal with Wintendo on a daily basis

 

[walrus]

I use Opera and don't wory about IE too much. Did do the update

 

[Goosemaster]

Originally posted by: freegeeks

Originally posted by: Goosemaster

Originally posted by: freegeeks
coughMacOsxSafaricough

😀

STFU:|

<--owns a mac +administers something else

my condolences for having to deal with Wintendo on a daily basis

meh. I am okay with ms servers. Bloated yes (2003), but they get the job done.
I would like linux (centos + xen kinky stuff) but you know how it is...

 

[CorCentral]

Originally posted by: CorCentral
Question---- If you've already been infected and then install the updates. Are you still vulnerable from this certain attack??

I have a friend and he says his IE7 browser is locking on some pages, but he told me he already updated.

1-No answer yet......... How about you?

2-I'm the same guy who asked the question!

1- Why hasn't anyone answered yet?

2- Because some people hate to read all the posts within' a thread before answering. Having to give an opinion right away, overrides their brain!

1-- Thanks, nice talking to myself.

2-- Nice talking to myself too!

 

[Joemonkey]

Originally posted by: Skeeedunt

Originally posted by: JLee
That's why my system had rebooted when I got back from work. Pissed me off...I went and turned automatic updates off again... 😛

You can set it auto-install and disable forced restart if you want, that's how I always leave mine. I know you can set it in group policy somewhere or probably just through the registry.

While this is true, most updates do not take effect at the time of install but rather after the first restart after the install. This particular one's settings are such:

In some cases, this update does not require a restart. If the required files are being used, this update will require a restart. If this behavior occurs, a message appears that advises you to restart.