Record-Setting Patch Tuesday from Microsoft and Adobe
Microsoft released 13 Security Bulletins today fixing 34 different flaws- a new record. Eight of the Security Bulletins (and subsequently 21 of the actual flaws) are rated as Critical by Microsoft. A couple of them have already been targeted as ‘zero-day exploits’ in the wild.
Check out the links in the October 2009 Microsoft Security Bulletins Summary to view the individual Microsoft Security Bulletins and to download any patches that might be required for your system. Microsoft will discuss the issues addressed in the Security Bulletins and field questions from users during a webcast which can also be viewed after the fact. You can also visit Windows Update to automatically determine what patches or updates your system needs.
Not to be outdone, Adobe also unleashed a barrage of security updates today as well. Adobe addressed 29 flaws in Adobe Acrobat and Acrobat Reader. Make sure you get your Adobe Reader patched so your system won’t be vulnerable to the inevitable attacks coming soon to a PC near you.
October 14th, 2009 at 10:12 am
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