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10.15.2003 - MS03-043: Buffer Overrun in Messenger Service Could Allow Code Execution (828035)



View Microsoft related news. A security vulnerability exists in the Messenger Service that could allow arbitrary code execution on an affected system. The vulnerability results because the Messenger Service does not properly validate the length of a message before passing it to the allocated buffer.
Full View / NID: 1483 / Submitted by: TACKtech Team

10.15.2003 - MS03-042: Buffer Overflow in Windows Troubleshooter ActiveX Control Could Allow Code Execution (826232)



View Microsoft related news. A security vulnerability exists in the Microsoft Local Troubleshooter ActiveX control. The vulnerability exists because the ActiveX control (Tshoot.ocx) contains a buffer overflow that could allow an attacker to run code of their choice on a user’s system. Because this control is marked "safe for scripting", an attacker could exploit this vulnerability by convincing a user to view a specially crafted HTML page that references this ActiveX control. The Microsoft Local Troubleshooter ActiveX control is installed as a default part of the operating system on Windows 2000.
Full View / NID: 1482 / Submitted by: TACKtech Team

10.15.2003 - MS03-045: Buffer Overrun in the ListBox and in the ComboBox Control Could Allow Code Execution (824141)



View Microsoft related news. A vulnerability exists because the ListBox control and the ComboBox control both call a function, which is located in the User32.dll file, that contains a buffer overrun. The function does not correctly validate the parameters that are sent from a specially-crafted Windows message. Windows messages provide a way for interactive processes to react to user events (for example, keystrokes or mouse movements) and to communicate with other interactive processes. A security vulnerability exists because the function that provides the list of accessibility options to the user does not correctly validate Windows messages that are sent to it.
Full View / NID: 1481 / Submitted by: Zero_Tolerance

10.15.2003 - MS03-041: Vulnerability in Authenticode Verification Could Allow Remote Code Execution (823182)



View Microsoft related news. There is a vulnerability in Authenticode that, under certain low memory conditions, could allow an ActiveX control to download and install without presenting the user with an approval dialog.
Full View / NID: 1480 / Submitted by: TACKtech Team

10.15.2003 - Sun's StarOffice 7 for Microsoft Windows and Linux Available Now for Immediate Download at Lindows.com



View Linspire related news. SAN DIEGO -- October 15, 2003 -- Lindows.com Inc. offers the immediate digital availability of Sun Microsystem's (NASDAQ:SUNW) new StarOffice 7, in a value-priced package of $59.95 that includes StarOffice 7 for Linux, StarOffice 7 for Microsoft Windows and LindowsOS 4.0, the operating system. StarOffice 7 is a full-featured productivity suite that includes a word processor, a spreadsheet program, presentation tools, drawing tools and a database that, when available elsewhere, will retail for $79.95. Customer who'd like to download the newly-released, greatly improved, featured-filled office suite for $59.95 can download immediately at www.lindows.com/sobundle and www.staroffice.com.
Full View / NID: 1478 / Submitted by: Zero_Tolerance

10.14.2003 - Microsoft Plus! Digital Media Edition Update 1.1.00.2423



View Microsoft related news. This Service Pack is an update for the released version of Microsoft Visual FoxPro 8.0. It contains improvements and addresses a number of known product issues.
Full View / NID: 1474 / Submitted by: Zero_Tolerance

10.08.2003 - Microsoft: Scanning tool for KB 824146 MS03-026 and MS03-039 Patch (824146)



View Microsoft related news. The KB 824146 Scanner tool is provided as a utility to assist administrators. It can quickly identify those Microsoft Windows systems on their network that immediately require the patch described in KB article 824146. The utility can be used to identify systems that have the patch applied as well as those systems that may require further investigation and verification of the patch installation. Microsoft recommends that the patch described in KB article 824146 be applied to all vulnerable systems.
Full View / NID: 1435 / Submitted by: Travis

10.08.2003 - Microsoft Visual FoxPro 8.0 Service Pack 1



View Microsoft related news. This Service Pack is an update for the released version of Microsoft Visual FoxPro 8.0. It contains improvements and addresses a number of known product issues.
Full View / NID: 1434 / Submitted by: Travis

10.06.2003 - Spanish Version of LindowsOS, LindowsEspañol, Available Now



View Linspire related news. SAN DIEGO -- October 6, 2003 -- Lindows.com Inc. announces their launch of LindowsEspañol, making inroads to the 332 million Spanish speakers worldwide. According to Forbes Magazine, Spanish, behind English, is the world's second-most commonly spoken language. Lindows.com is aiming to bring affordability and easy-to-use software to Spanish speakers around the globe by responding to and delivering on numerous requests to translate LindowsOS for the emerging Spanish-speaking market. To learn more about LindowsEspañol, visit www.lindows.com/espanol.
Full View / NID: 1424 / Submitted by: Zero_Tolerance

10.04.2003 - Microsoft MDAC Utility: Component Checker (Update)



View Microsoft related news. Component Checker utility has been redesigned to provide XML support. The new tool includes updated snapshots for MDAC 2.7 SP1 on Windows XP SP1 and MDAC 2.8.
Full View / NID: 1411 / Submitted by: TACKtech Team

10.04.2003 - Microsoft DirectX SDK 9.0b (Summer 2003) (Refresh)



View Microsoft-DirectX related news. Microsoft DirectX is a group of technologies designed to make Windows-based computers an ideal platform for running and displaying applications rich in multimedia elements such as full-color graphics, video, 3D animation, and rich audio. DirectX 9.0 includes security and performance updates, along with many new features across all technologies, which can be accessed by applications using the DirectX 9.0 APIs. This release also resolves an issue with DirectX 9.0 where some multiplayer games or MSN Messenger may not work correctly. A number of minor bugs were also resolved.
Full View / NID: 1410 / Submitted by: TACKtech Team

10.04.2003 - Security Update for Windows Media Player (828026)



View Microsoft-WMP related news. A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to execute commands on a computer running Windows Media Player. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.
Full View / NID: 1409 / Submitted by: TACKtech Team

10.04.2003 - MS03-040: October 2003 Cumulative Patch for Internet Explorer (828750)



View InternetExplorer related news. A number of security issues have been identified in Microsoft® Internet Explorer that could allow an attacker to compromise your Microsoft Windows®-based systems and then take a variety of actions. For example, an attacker could run programs on a computer used to view the attacker's Web site. This vulnerability affects computers that have Microsoft Internet Explorer installed. (You do not have to be using Internet Explorer as your Web browser to be affected by this issue.) You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Full View / NID: 1408 / Submitted by: TACKtech Team

10.01.2003 - Microsoft MDAC Utility: Component Checker



View Microsoft related news. Component Checker utility has been redesigned to provide XML support. The new tool includes updated snapshots for MDAC 2.7 SP1 on Windows XP SP1 and MDAC 2.8.
Full View / NID: 1391 / Submitted by: Travis

10.01.2003 - Microsoft SqlXml 3.0 SP2



View Microsoft-SQL related news. SQLXML enables XML support for your SQL Server Database. It allows developers to bridge the gap between XML and relational data. You can create XML View of your existing relational data and work with it as if it was an XML file.
Full View / NID: 1390 / Submitted by: Travis

10.01.2003 - Microsoft Encarta Reference Library 2003 Patch Re-released



View InternetExplorer related news. Microsoft has released a patch Microsoft Encarta Reference Library 2003 - DVD Edition for to fix "ENC: Content Missing in Right-Side Pane of Encarta Researcher" titled "Encarta Reference Library 2003 Patch: Fixes Researcher Issue for IE Update (Msero.dll)". Supported Operating Systems: Windows Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/Windows XP
Full View / NID: 1389 / Submitted by: Travis

09.30.2003 - Lindows.com Responds to Microsoft's Takedown Notice of MSfreePC.com



View Linspire related news. SAN DIEGO - September 30, 2003-- Lindows.com Inc. responds to Microsoft's (NASDAQ: MSFT) takedown notice of MSfreePC.com issued on September 26, 2003.
Full View / NID: 1377 / Submitted by: TACKtech Team

09.30.2003 - Microsoft PowerToys for Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004



View Microsoft-WindowsXP related news. PowerToys are additional programs that developers create after a product has been released. Downloading them can add more fun and functionality to your Media Center PC experience.
Full View / NID: 1376 / Submitted by: TACKtech Team

09.30.2003 - Messenger 6.1.0.0128 Beta Ad-Remover



View Messenger related news. MSN Messenger lets you see when your friends are online and exchange instant messages with them. Send instant messages with cool, new emoticons, call anywhere in the world from your computer, see when someone`s typing, page a contact`s mobile phone, send pictures and music to your friends, and much more.
Full View / NID: 1375 / Submitted by: Zero_Tolerance

09.29.2003 - Messenger for Windows 6.1.0.0128 Beta



View Messenger related news. MSN Messenger lets you see when your friends are online and exchange instant messages with them. Send instant messages with cool, new emoticons, call anywhere in the world from your computer, see when someone`s typing, page a contact`s mobile phone, send pictures and music to your friends, and much more.
Full View / NID: 1370 / Submitted by: Zero_Tolerance
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