IE vulnerability responsible for Chinese Google hacking...

Discussion in 'Computer Security' started by zebulebu, Jan 16, 2010.

  1. zebulebu

    zebulebu Terabyte Poster

    3,748
    330
    187
    ... but don't worry folks, you can easily protect yourself by running an unaffected version of IE, as the security advisory below helpfully points out:

    MS Security Advisory 979352

    So there ya go - upgrade to Windows 2000 and IE 5.01 and all your worries will go away... :twisted:
     
    Last edited: Jan 16, 2010
    Certifications: A few
    WIP: None - f*** 'em
  2. Bluerinse
    Honorary Member

    Bluerinse Exabyte Poster

    8,878
    181
    256
    I thought you were joking but your not, this is real :blink
     
    Certifications: C&G Electronics - MCSA (W2K) MCSE (W2K)
  3. Sparky
    Highly Decorated Member Award 500 Likes Award

    Sparky Zettabyte Poster Moderator

    10,718
    543
    364
    I always said Windows 2000 was the way to go! :biggrin
     
    Certifications: MSc MCSE MCSA:M MCSA:S MCITP:EA MCTS(x5) MS-900 AZ-900 Security+ Network+ A+
    WIP: Microsoft Certs
  4. LukeP

    LukeP Gigabyte Poster

    1,194
    41
    90
    IE 5 for Windows 2000 is so legacy, even security vulnerabilities are not compatible anymore
     
    WIP: Uhmm... not sure
  5. Sparky
    Highly Decorated Member Award 500 Likes Award

    Sparky Zettabyte Poster Moderator

    10,718
    543
    364
    Eh? Loads of companies still run Windows 2000. 8)
     
    Certifications: MSc MCSE MCSA:M MCSA:S MCITP:EA MCTS(x5) MS-900 AZ-900 Security+ Network+ A+
    WIP: Microsoft Certs
  6. zebulebu

    zebulebu Terabyte Poster

    3,748
    330
    187
    tru dat.... but I'll wager not many of 'em are still running IE 5!
     
    Certifications: A few
    WIP: None - f*** 'em
  7. Sparky
    Highly Decorated Member Award 500 Likes Award

    Sparky Zettabyte Poster Moderator

    10,718
    543
    364
    Fair point... 8)
     
    Certifications: MSc MCSE MCSA:M MCSA:S MCITP:EA MCTS(x5) MS-900 AZ-900 Security+ Network+ A+
    WIP: Microsoft Certs
  8. GiddyG

    GiddyG Terabyte Poster Gold Member

    2,471
    42
    140
    Microsoft has released a fix for a hole in Internet Explorer that was the weak link in a "sophisticated and targeted" cyber attack on Google.

    Microsoft recommends that customers install the update as soon as possible or update to the latest version of the web browser for "improved security".

    Microsoft normally issues patches monthly but the high-profile nature of the attacks led it to act more quickly.

    The patch - MS10-002 - was released worldwide at 1000 PST (1800 GMT).

    Read more here...
     
  9. derkit

    derkit Gigabyte Poster

    1,480
    58
    112
    Mine still runs NT4 servers - actually I was installing a patch onto a few today and it wouldn't take for some reason - a bit of investigation, it was a security update for IE5.5, this server still only had IE2 on it!!!
     
    Certifications: MBCS, BSc(Hons), Cert(Maths), A+, Net+, MCDST, ITIL-F v3, MCSA
    WIP: 70-293
  10. GiddyG

    GiddyG Terabyte Poster Gold Member

    2,471
    42
    140
    No smiley face... you're being serious, aren't you? :eek: That's like 15 years old...
     
  11. Sparky
    Highly Decorated Member Award 500 Likes Award

    Sparky Zettabyte Poster Moderator

    10,718
    543
    364
    Good patch management in your work there mate. :biggrin
     
    Certifications: MSc MCSE MCSA:M MCSA:S MCITP:EA MCTS(x5) MS-900 AZ-900 Security+ Network+ A+
    WIP: Microsoft Certs
  12. derkit

    derkit Gigabyte Poster

    1,480
    58
    112
    No smiley face....... got about 20 of them!
     
    Certifications: MBCS, BSc(Hons), Cert(Maths), A+, Net+, MCDST, ITIL-F v3, MCSA
    WIP: 70-293
  13. derkit

    derkit Gigabyte Poster

    1,480
    58
    112
    Thats exactly what I said - we have a software and integration team who check the updates are OK and then release them to us to install (if SMS can't do it automatically) and today I was install Microsoft updates that were released back in 2005! :ohmy
     
    Certifications: MBCS, BSc(Hons), Cert(Maths), A+, Net+, MCDST, ITIL-F v3, MCSA
    WIP: 70-293
  14. Sparky
    Highly Decorated Member Award 500 Likes Award

    Sparky Zettabyte Poster Moderator

    10,718
    543
    364
    :eek: They must have been testing it before rolling it out. :biggrin
     
    Certifications: MSc MCSE MCSA:M MCSA:S MCITP:EA MCTS(x5) MS-900 AZ-900 Security+ Network+ A+
    WIP: Microsoft Certs
  15. zebulebu

    zebulebu Terabyte Poster

    3,748
    330
    187
    Now look - I'm a great proponent of the old 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it' maxim - but that's just plain ridiculous. NT IS broke - and NEEDS fixing!
     
    Certifications: A few
    WIP: None - f*** 'em
  16. GiddyG

    GiddyG Terabyte Poster Gold Member

    2,471
    42
    140
    I've got to ask... why? :blink
     
  17. derkit

    derkit Gigabyte Poster

    1,480
    58
    112
    LOL to all the comments - its a few new ones on what we hear each day!

    Our end-user has had a new system set up for them and the majority are using that. Unfortunately, not all of our sites have had this rollout yet and aren't actually on the timetable yet (money issues) to get it done.

    I'm actually off to Belgium this coming week for 4 days (my first overseas trip for work!) to actually do some installs on a few NT4 servers out there as well as "showing our corporate face" to the users. The users dispair as much as we do but this is what we have to work with!
     
    Certifications: MBCS, BSc(Hons), Cert(Maths), A+, Net+, MCDST, ITIL-F v3, MCSA
    WIP: 70-293
  18. Sparky
    Highly Decorated Member Award 500 Likes Award

    Sparky Zettabyte Poster Moderator

    10,718
    543
    364
    Cool, well if it all works out you guys should be on Windows 2000 fairly soon. :biggrin
     
    Certifications: MSc MCSE MCSA:M MCSA:S MCITP:EA MCTS(x5) MS-900 AZ-900 Security+ Network+ A+
    WIP: Microsoft Certs

Share This Page

Loading...
  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.