Emergency update for Windows XP (KB958644)

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Emergency update for XP through Windows Update

  • Security Update for Windows XP (KB958644)
  • Definition Update for Windows Defender - KB915597 (Definition 1.45.1012.0)

http://www.microsoft.com:80/technet/securi...n/ms08-oct.mspx

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Just read about this on slashdot, I think. Thanks, Kenny. :)

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Thanks Kenny, installed it.

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FYI, the same update was released today for Windows 2000. It sure was weird to see updates come out on a day other than Patch Tuesday.

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Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. And earlier this morning I was thinking about update Tuesdays.

Coincidence? I think not. My beer-laden brain is sharp as a tack! ;)

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I got an update for Vista Ultimate...give me a second to look up which one it was.

AJ

EDIT:

Security Update for Windows Vista (KB958644)

Installation date: ‎10/‎23/‎2008 10:58 PM

Installation status: Successful

Update type: Important

A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated remote attacker to compromise your Microsoft Windows-based system 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. This update is provided to you and licensed under the Windows Vista License Terms.

More information:

http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=130719

Help and Support:

http://support.microsoft.com

I guess all newer OS's were updated...what did the Slashdot article say? I couldn't' find it, but I didn't try to hard to look :P.

AJ