IE7 Security Flaw

admin · 17-12-2008, 10:16:34 PM

Anyone running IE7 should run a Windows Update NOW

There has been a major security leak in China and your browsing details are at risk.

MS put out a patch today.

Admin

DomainAngel · 17-12-2008, 11:11:47 PM

Dont upgrade to ie8 whatever you do, its so flawed im sure staff in the slow boat by me can see evrything, never mind all the way in china

mat · 17-12-2008, 11:33:26 PM

Has anyone got the update version number? (shown in your update history)

My windows update is showing as up to date with my last ie7 update on 10/12/08

rjs_essex · 17-12-2008, 11:44:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mat

Has anyone got the update version number? (shown in your update history)

My windows update is showing as up to date with my last ie7 update on 10/12/08

Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 in Windows Vista (KB960714)

Error details: Code 80242014

Update type: Important

Security issues have been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a system running Microsoft Internet Explorer and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. This update is provided to you and licensed under the Windows Vista License Terms.

More information:
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=137030

Help and Support:
Microsoft Help and Support

Hope this helps!

Rich

mat · 17-12-2008, 11:48:40 PM

Perfect!

Going to install it now as update hasnt found it yet, for anyone with the same problem this is the download page...

Download details: Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 in Windows Vista (KB960714)

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DomainAngel Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Salford Posts: 727 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 16)	Dont upgrade to ie8 whatever you do, its so flawed im sure staff in the slow boat by me can see evrything, never mind all the way in china