Re: MS04-027 and MS04-028 not detected

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From: Gerry Hickman (gerry666uk_at_yahoo.co.uk)
Date: 09/15/04

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    Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2004 20:35:17 +0100

    Hi Doug,

    > MBSA does not support either of these patches for patch detection,

    I have to say I find this REALLY disappointing. The whole point of a
    tool like MBSA is to be able to check file versions against installed
    products, NOT just say to people "you may need a patch, but we don't
    really know".

    This "note" message is no more use than going to the Microsoft security
    site. It does not tell you if a machine needs patched or not. What if
    you have reinstall one of the many vulnerable products - the tool won't
    tell you you're open to attack again...

    It's also disappointing that this newer release 1.2.1 still cannot test
    missing Microsoft Office patches, unless you install it on 1000+
    machines and run it locally? Conversely Shavlik's product does this
    without any problem.

    I realise MBSA is free, but it's supposed to be part of Microsoft's
    drive towards secure computing, and these limitations relate to thier
    OWN flagship products (Windows and Office)! 

    -- 
Gerry Hickman (London UK)
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