M$ Backs out of releasing a security patch...

"Other than saying it planned to release a solitary fix in last week's
advanced bulletin, Microsoft is yet to disclose any details of the security
bug other than to describe it as "critical". "

http://www.securityfocus.com/news/11310

Could this be the patch for outlook and IE? If so, the World already knows
about it. Reference the original article here.

"The bug affects default installations of Outlook, Outlook Express and
Internet Explorer on Windows 2000 and XP Service Pack 1. EEye said that
additional versions of Windows may also be affected."

http://www.vnunet.com/vnunet/news/21...ugs-ms-outlook

Imhotep

Imhotep

On Mon, 12 Sep 2005 15:55:40 -0400, Imhotep <>
wrote:

>"Other than saying it planned to release a solitary fix in last week's
>advanced bulletin, Microsoft is yet to disclose any details of the security
>bug other than to describe it as "critical". "
>
>http://www.securityfocus.com/news/11310
>
>Could this be the patch for outlook and IE? If so, the World already knows
>about it. Reference the original article here.
>
>"The bug affects default installations of Outlook, Outlook Express and
>Internet Explorer on Windows 2000 and XP Service Pack 1. EEye said that
>additional versions of Windows may also be affected."
>
>http://www.vnunet.com/vnunet/news/21...ugs-ms-outlook
>

What you mean is they have not tested it enough yet and when they
have it will be released. But what do you care about MS as you say
you don't use it.
--
Jim Watt
http://www.gibnet.com

Jim Watt

* Jim Watt <_way>:
>
> What you mean is they have not tested it enough yet and when they
> have it will be released. But what do you care about MS as you say
> you don't use it.

They actually test the patches? Sure could have fooled me.

Jason

Jason

"Imhotep" <> wrote in message
news:c-qdnda426jXQLjeRVn-...
> "Other than saying it planned to release a solitary fix in last week's
> advanced bulletin, Microsoft is yet to disclose any details of the
security
> bug other than to describe it as "critical". "
>
> http://www.securityfocus.com/news/11310
>
> Could this be the patch for outlook and IE? If so, the World already knows
> about it. Reference the original article here.
>
> "The bug affects default installations of Outlook, Outlook Express and
> Internet Explorer on Windows 2000 and XP Service Pack 1. EEye said that
> additional versions of Windows may also be affected."
>
> http://www.vnunet.com/vnunet/news/21...ugs-ms-outlook

Ah. So "adequate testing" is a /bad/ thing?

I assume an alpha tester threw it out as conflicting with what used to be
called a "layered product" ;o)

--

Hairy One Kenobi

Disclaimer: the opinions expressed in this opinion do not necessarily
reflect the opinions of the highly-opinionated person expressing the opinion
in the first place. So there!

Hairy One Kenobi

Hairy One Kenobi wrote:

> "Imhotep" <> wrote in message
> news:c-qdnda426jXQLjeRVn-...
>> "Other than saying it planned to release a solitary fix in last week's
>> advanced bulletin, Microsoft is yet to disclose any details of the
> security
>> bug other than to describe it as "critical". "
>>
>> http://www.securityfocus.com/news/11310
>>
>> Could this be the patch for outlook and IE? If so, the World already
>> knows about it. Reference the original article here.
>>
>> "The bug affects default installations of Outlook, Outlook Express and
>> Internet Explorer on Windows 2000 and XP Service Pack 1. EEye said that
>> additional versions of Windows may also be affected."
>>
>> http://www.vnunet.com/vnunet/news/21...ugs-ms-outlook
>
> Ah. So "adequate testing" is a /bad/ thing?

Did anyone say it was?

> I assume an alpha tester threw it out as conflicting with what used to be
> called a "layered product" ;o)

Did MS ever make a true "layer" product?

Imhotep

Jim Watt wrote:

> On Mon, 12 Sep 2005 15:55:40 -0400, Imhotep <>
> wrote:
>
>>"Other than saying it planned to release a solitary fix in last week's
>>advanced bulletin, Microsoft is yet to disclose any details of the
>>security bug other than to describe it as "critical". "
>>
>>http://www.securityfocus.com/news/11310
>>
>>Could this be the patch for outlook and IE? If so, the World already knows
>>about it. Reference the original article here.
>>
>>"The bug affects default installations of Outlook, Outlook Express and
>>Internet Explorer on Windows 2000 and XP Service Pack 1. EEye said that
>>additional versions of Windows may also be affected."
>>
>>http://www.vnunet.com/vnunet/news/21...ugs-ms-outlook
>>
>
> What you mean is they have not tested it enough yet and when they
> have it will be released. But what do you care about MS as you say
> you don't use it.

Jim, unlike you I appreciate the information that is shared by the many
people who visit and contribute to this news group. I also realize that
some people use MS products. Because of this, I post information so these
people can better protect themselves. So what is you excuse? Why does this
offend you? Are you just being the troll that you are again?

Im

Imhotep

Jason wrote:

> * Jim Watt <_way>:
>>
>> What you mean is they have not tested it enough yet and when they
>> have it will be released. But what do you care about MS as you say
>> you don't use it.
>
> They actually test the patches? Sure could have fooled me.
>
> Jason

LOL. No kidding....

Imhotep

On Tue, 13 Sep 2005 02:08:56 -0400, Imhotep <>
wrote:

>Why does this offend you?

Because its just part of your MS bashing campaign; they
haven't 'backed out; of anything. thats a misstruth, a false
statement manufactured to advance your flawed arguments.

Its also not accurate to say 'some' people use Microsoft
products. most of us do.

And anyone who disagrees with your nonsense is
labeled 'a troll'

pathetic.
--
Jim Watt
http://www.gibnet.com

Jim Watt

"Imhotep" <> wrote in message
news:8dydnUelg_-k8bveRVn-...
> Hairy One Kenobi wrote:
>
> > "Imhotep" <> wrote in message
> > news:c-qdnda426jXQLjeRVn-...
> >> "Other than saying it planned to release a solitary fix in last week's
> >> advanced bulletin, Microsoft is yet to disclose any details of the
> > security
> >> bug other than to describe it as "critical". "
> >>
> >> http://www.securityfocus.com/news/11310
> >>
> >> Could this be the patch for outlook and IE? If so, the World already
> >> knows about it. Reference the original article here.
> >>
> >> "The bug affects default installations of Outlook, Outlook Express and
> >> Internet Explorer on Windows 2000 and XP Service Pack 1. EEye said that
> >> additional versions of Windows may also be affected."
> >>
> >> http://www.vnunet.com/vnunet/news/21...ugs-ms-outlook
> >
> > Ah. So "adequate testing" is a /bad/ thing?
>
> Did anyone say it was?

Erm.. you did, I think, when you had a go at 'em for not releasing something
that (presumably) failed testing.

> > I assume an alpha tester threw it out as conflicting with what used to
be
> > called a "layered product" ;o)
>
> Did MS ever make a true "layer" product?

Huh?

Thought you had a VMS background? Hence the smiley... it means "anything
that runs on top of the OS". One example would be Microsoft Office (which,
rumour has it, is run by several people, worldwide)

H1K

Hairy One Kenobi

On Tue, 13 Sep 2005 00:12:58 +0200, Jim Watt <_way>
wrote:

<snipped>

>What you mean is they have not tested it enough yet and when they
>have it will be released. But what do you care about MS as you say
>you don't use it.

Shhh - I still remember the NT 4.0 Service Pack 6.0 fiasco.

Dazz

Dazz