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Microsoft readies largest ever security update

by Parm Mann on 12 October 2009, 12:30

Tags: Windows 7, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT)

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Microsoft will attempt to address 34 vulnerabilities in its largest ever security update launched tomorrow, October 13th.

The patches, to be made available via Microsoft Update, include 13 bulletins - eight of which are rated as critical.

Microsoft states that affected software includes Windows, Office, Internet Explorer, Silverlight, Forefront, Developer Tools and SQL Server.

Of the 13 updates, five will be applicable to Microsoft's upcoming Windows 7 operating system, scheduled to be released on October 22nd. Microsoft's previous largest security update took place in June 2009, when 10 bulletins addressed 31 vulnerabilities.

Further details, including deployment guidance for IT professionals, can be found at Microsoft TechNet.

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Posted by Phage - Mon 12 Oct 2009 12:50
I have to admit that it's a little alarming to see that W7 (An OS I haven't been able to get yet.) requires three important patches before it's release.
The one critical patch relates to IE8, so I'm excluding that.
Posted by TheAnimus - Mon 12 Oct 2009 13:12
Bulletin 6,7,10 and 12 are for win 7 aren't they? So thats 4? But in fairness, they are only important, not critical. So its bad, not very bad!

As for before its released, its been RTM, it probably has a higher userbase already than all the OSX versions combined, so things will be appearing, in one way its good that the company is this quick.

The problem comes in when to patch, should you have a monthly rollup or not is a hotly debated topic. I think plenty of iTunes users would argue that someone has to tell apple to stop chucking out a new version every time the sun sets.
Posted by shaithis - Mon 12 Oct 2009 13:13
Phage
I have to admit that it's a little alarming to see that W7 (An OS I haven't been able to get yet.) requires three important patches before it's release.
The one critical patch relates to IE8, so I'm excluding that.

The majority of W7 code is Vistas….the same issues get brought across in the code.
Posted by Stringent - Mon 12 Oct 2009 13:15
Its not uncommon, some fixes apply to common elements in Windows, those which haven't been patched in Vista may also need addressing in Windows 7. However I do remember shortly after each release of an OS there have been updates. Didn't take Apple long to release 10.6.1 and now 10.6.2 is on the way.

Its normal in todays day and age. Install software, check for updates!
Posted by Steve - Mon 12 Oct 2009 13:25
Phage
I have to admit that it's a little alarming to see that W7 (An OS I haven't been able to get yet.) requires three important patches before it's release.
Not really, seeing as it's been in the hands of lots of people for some time, and thus been subject to lots of external testing.

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