New security patches from Microsoft
10 February 2005
Microsoft has issued a slew of new security patches for flaws in Windows programs.
The company has urged PC users to download the fixes as soon as possible.
In its monthly security bulletin, Microsoft flagged up eight "critical" security holes that affect a number of Windows programs, including Internet Explorer (IE), media player and instant messaging. The number of holes considered "critical" is more than usual.
A further four less critical "moderate" security fixes were also released as part of Microsoft's monthly software patch round-up.
PC users running Microsoft could be leaving their computers open to attack by viruses and other malicious software if they do not download the patches.
Advance warning of the patches was given to those who receive newsletters as part of Microsoft's TechNet program and who visited the TechNet site. Microsoft announced this week that it is purchasing security software maker Sybari Software.
One vulnerability that is not addressed is an alleged flaw in Microsoft's Windows XP SP2 reported by Russian security firm Positive Technologies earlier this month.
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