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Microsoft Patches Critical Hole in Windows Kernel

Be aware if another vulnerability identified in Windows. They best way to keep your PC secure is to stay up to date with all patches and security updates. Visit Microsoft's Windows update page to check for updates.

Microsoft on Tuesday issued six security bulletins fixing 15 vulnerabilities, including a critical patch for holes in the Windows kernel and other Windows and Office components that could allow an attacker to take control of a computer. "MS09-065, a bug in the Windows kernel, is this month's most serious issue," said Andrew Storms, director of security operations at nCircle. "The vulnerability allows for remote code execution, and the attack code can be embedded inside MS Office files or be hosted on websites. Simply browsing an infected website will compromise unsuspecting users -- not great for all the holiday shoppers looking to get a jump on their shopping. The novelty value of this bug is likely to attract many researchers. A lot of people will try to be the first to publicly post exploit code."

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Posted by | Wed, Nov 11, 2009 - 07:50 AM