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Microsoft issues patch for WMF vulnerability

February 15, 2006 The "critical" fix is part of seven security bulletins in the software maker's monthly update. TAGS: WMF vulnerability, Microsoft Windows Metafile, Windows Media, Microsoft Windows Media Player, vulnerability, service pack, media player, Microsoft Internet Explorer, software company, security, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Service Pack 2

Windows users swamp WMF patch site

January 4, 2006 Site hosting unauthorized protection against Microsoft flaw goes offline after "half the planet" tries to download the fix. TAGS: WMF vulnerability, Microsoft Windows Metafile, Ilfak Guilfanov, F-Secure Corp., IRC, patch, system administrator, flaw, HTTP, trojan horse, blog, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

AMD forums laid low by Windows exploit

January 31, 2006 Fan forum is taken offline after attack via Microsoft's Windows Meta File flaw is found on the site. Screenshot: AMD forum under attack TAGS: WMF vulnerability, Microsoft Windows Metafile, exploit, AMD, forum, Microsoft Windows, PC

Firms urged to use unofficial Windows patch

January 3, 2006 In absence of a fix from Microsoft, security experts advise companies to use unauthorized patch for latest WMF flaw. TAGS: WMF vulnerability, Microsoft Windows Metafile, Internet Storm Center, patch, F-Secure Corp., spam, security, Microsoft Corp., antivirus, Microsoft Windows

Russian hackers hawked Windows exploit for $4,000

February 3, 2006 Competing hacker groups in Russia were peddling the exploit code involved in attacks on Britain's Parliament, company says. TAGS: Kaspersky Lab, Microsoft Windows Metafile, WMF vulnerability, exploit, security company, Russia, adware, anti-spyware, security, Microsoft Corp., e-mail, Microsoft Windows

Microsoft rushes out Windows patch

January 5, 2006 roundup Promises to deliver fix early after catching heat over a serious Windows flaw that left systems exposed. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Metafile, WMF vulnerability, attack, fix, antivirus, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows