Re: <+> Patch for MS04-007 Today!!!!<+>
From: Merv Porter [SBS-MVP] (mwport_at_hotmail.com_no_spam)
Date: 02/16/04
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Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2004 10:20:45 -0500
Thanks Jeff. This should help get the ball rolling for those who came late
to the party. :-)
Merv
"Jeff Middleton [SBS-MVP]" <jeff@cfisolutions.com> wrote in message
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> Do NOT DELAY!!
>
> I've prepared a sample email you can use to forward to customer, family
and
> friends to notify them to obtain and install this patch. I know all of us
> need something like to send people, so I'm sharing the one I wrote for my
> needs.
>
> Feb 15, 2004
>
> An ~extremely~ critical security software update was made available last
> week by Microsoft. Every Windows 2000/XP/NT computer has a design flaw
> vulnerability which Microsoft acknowledged by releasing this patch. Though
> there is no virus/worm known currently in circulation yet to attack this
> flaw, don't panic but you should protect your computer by installing the
> update in the next day or so. Go to WindowsUpdate if you are familiar with
> that method of update and install all currently offered "Critical Updates
> and Security Packs". Issue 828028 is the item involved in this matter.
>
> The balance of this message expands more detailed information than stated
> above, so if the first paragraph made sense to you, you don't really need
to
> read the rest of this unless you are curious.
> If you want a news story, this one covers it:
>
> http://www.cnn.com/2004/TECH/biztech/02/10/microsoft.flaw.reut/index.html
>
> * * * * * * * * * * * *
>
> The nature of the vulnerability could be exploited to potentially gain
full
> control of a system remotely, a firewall would not provide protection to
> certain exploit methods, nor would anti-virus provide protection in such
> cases. Installing this patch is the only appropriate defense because it
> corrects the flaw itself. It's very important to understand that this is a
> simple preventative step to take now while there is no virus/worm yet in
> circulation attacking this flaw.
>
> This is a very unusual flaw of the most serious nature, arguably ranks in
a
> top 5 flaws in Windows history. What you need to do about it is pretty
> simple, takes just a minute or two if your computer has high-speed web
> access and is periodically being updated at WindowsUpdate.
>
> WindowsUpdate will provide the patch if you are familiar with that method
of
> updating. The patch is Q828028, aka: MS04-007 depending upon what resource
> reference is being indicated. Your concern should be most specifically
first
> about protecting your home computer, or personal laptop. Tell your friends
> to take these steps as well.
>
> For your business computers, check with whomever maintains them to
determine
> if you need to take any action to protect it, or if they will act on your
> behalf.
>
> ** You should go to Microsoft's website to directly obtain and install
this
> patch. Never open an email claiming to be a patch from Microsoft because
> Microsoft NEVER emails patch files or updates. **
>
> You can reach WindowsUpdate at www.microsoft.com/windowsupdate.
>
> Follow the screen prompt instructions to "Scan for Updates" on your system
> for missing patches, then accept and install all "Critical Updates and
> Security Packs" patches offered. If none are offered to you, then you
likely
> have the patch already installed by an automatic update method configured
on
> your computer. If you visit WindowsUpdate frequently, you should find this
> patch to be small and install in a minute or two, then require a reboot.
If
> you do not frequently update your computer, you may find it takes an hour
or
> more to obtain the patches over high-speed connection.
>
>
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