Microsoft just patched two vulnerabilities in January 2008?

The software giant plans to release two security updates for the Windows operating system next Tuesday, within the first security bulletin of 2008.

This information is published on Microsoft's official website from last night, to help IT staff understand their "level of busy" next week when installing the above patches for the computer system. career.

Source: Infoworld A patch of these is classified as "serious", because it blocks a vulnerability that allows an attacker to install unauthorized software on the victim's computer. This vulnerability affects both Windows XP and Windows Vista users.

However, its impact on Windows Server 2003 is only "critical" and falls to the "average" threshold for Windows 2000.

The second patch is rated "important" for all Windows users, because it allows hackers to run software on the system thanks to admin privileges.

However, specific technical information about the patch has not been disclosed. With just two patches in the January 2008 newsletter, it looks like the new year is starting off fairly well for Microsoft.

In 2007, the software giant had to release 69 software patches, an average of 6 copies per month.

Trong Cam