Critical Flaw Affecting Every Version Of Windows Patched

Stefan Mileschin · 11th March 2016, 07:35

If you haven't updated your PC in a while, now would be a good time to do so. This vulnerability affects every version of Windows so, if you have a Microsoft OS installed, you need to patch your box. Microsoft said on its regularly scheduled Patch Tuesday that users on Windows Vista and later -- including Windows 10 -- should patch as soon as possible to prevent attackers from exploiting a flaw in how the operating system handles media files. The "critical" bulletin (MS16-027) patches an issue that could allow an attacker to remotely execute code or malware as the logged-in user. Those who are logged in as an administrator are at the greatest risk.

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11th March 2016, 07:35	#1
Stefan Mileschin [M] Reviewer Join Date: May 2010 Location: Romania Posts: 148,462	Critical Flaw Affecting Every Version Of Windows Patched If you haven't updated your PC in a while, now would be a good time to do so. This vulnerability affects every version of Windows so, if you have a Microsoft OS installed, you need to patch your box. Microsoft said on its regularly scheduled Patch Tuesday that users on Windows Vista and later -- including Windows 10 -- should patch as soon as possible to prevent attackers from exploiting a flaw in how the operating system handles media files. The "critical" bulletin (MS16-027) patches an issue that could allow an attacker to remotely execute code or malware as the logged-in user. Those who are logged in as an administrator are at the greatest risk. http://www.hardocp.com/news/2016/03/...ows_patc hed/

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