[IP] An annoyed Farber -- Microsoft vulnerabilities in Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)

[Dave Farber <dave@farber.net>]

OF COURSE MS IN THE EXPECTED "PROTECT OUR PRODUCT" MODE requires you to 
have the cdrom in order to install this critical and important protection. 
I have just moved and , like many, have no idea where the damn box is so I 
can not protect my self except to not use the Office suite. Why are such 
emergency updates conditional on finding the damn cdrom???


Dave


> Microsoft has issued a security notice concerning the entire Microsoft
> Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook). The vulnerability could
> allow an attacker to gain control of a machine. For those faculty and 
> staff who
> are out of the office today please visit the following websites to
> receive the latest patches:
>
> http://www.windowsupdate.com
> http://www.officeupdate.com/ProductUpdates/default.aspx
>
> Please note, to receive the patches you must click on the scanning tool.
> In some cases, you will have to provide the installation media (CD)
> during the patch installation.
>
> Generally the installation takes between 10-25 minutes (longer if you're
> using a dial up connection).  Your cooperation is very much appreciated
> and if you have any questions please contact me directly.

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