Re: Zotob worm patch?

"t.cruise" <t__cruise@[NoSpam]hotmail.com> wrote in
news:eC6gtsCpFHA.3552@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx:

> I respect your opinion. I have found, what Microsoft considers
> critical, is not always critical. Many critical updates should have a
> disclaimer: If you are using a decent firewall, then this update is not
> necessary. My question was not answered though. If one has a decent
> firewall, will that stop the zotob worm from infecting a system?

First of all if you are running any OS other than Windows 2000 you are
unlikely to be affected . Secondly a firewall blocking ports 139 and 445
while prevent the attack. For more information I would suggest that you
visit this page:

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS05-039.mspx

Click on Vulnerability Details and expand it until you get to Workarounds.

PS I want to slap you upside the head! While there are often other ways to
prevent attacks why not fix the problem? What happens if your firewall fails
or you misconfigure it?
.

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