Emergency Update:
Microsoft issues immediate CRITICAL update patch
Microsoft has rushed out a new CRITICAL security update that impacts Windows and Internet Explorer and recommends the update be applied immediately.
Microsoft decided to release the update, Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-055, now and ahead of its normal monthly scheduled round of security updates.
From Microsoft statement...
"Microsoft originally planned to release the update on Tuesday, October 10, 2006 as part of its regular monthly release of security bulletins. However, Microsoft is aware of the existence of a public attack utilizing the vulnerability. Since testing has been completed earlier than anticipated, Microsoft has released the update ahead of schedule to help protect customers. "
Software affected...
Windows XP Tablet PC Edition
Windows XP Home Edition
Windows XP Media Center Edition
Windows XP Professional
Windows XP Professional 64-Bit Edition
Windows Server 2003 Web Edition
Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition
Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition
Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition
Windows Server 2003 for Small Business Server
Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition for Itanium-based Systems
Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition for Itanium-based Systems
Windows 2000 Server
Windows 2000 Professional
Windows 2000 Datacenter Server
Windows 2000 Advanced Server
Internet Explorer 5.01
Internet Explorer 6.0
Windows Server 2003 Datacenter x64 Edition
Windows Server 2003 Enterprise x64 Edition
Windows Server 2003 Standard x64 Edition
Updates are available from the Microsoft web site Windows Update area.