Exploit for "Zero-Day" Vulnerability Detected by Microsoft

[bob3160]

@polonus post:80

Hi bob3160,

But you did not see my link further up the thread or did not read the info there. There are some long(er) outstanding holes in Microsoft code for which there are no patches in sight. That is even worse like a zero-day that will be patched, but a hole for which there is no cure in siight is a security risk.

polonus

I saw and read your post Damien.
Didn’t answer it because we already know that MS only seems to act when it becomes an actual threat. >:(

[system]

Hi Bob!
Indeed, that’s why IMHO, the behavior of Microsoft in this situation is a huge problem ;(

[polonus]

Hi avatar2005,

One of the problems here is backward compatibility and M$ rather putting their own solutions on top as a way to steer away from competition (making their own standards prevail, or own them) or running other standards into the ground. Some of the problems mentioned are unavoidable, and just come with software and coders, because humans are fallible beings…etc)
But for some of its problems M$ has to blame themelves in their continuing drive to uphold their monopolies (their flip flop on Sun java for instance, while developers begged to come around another way: http://news.com.com/2100-1001-203541.html ). As this is not likely to change in the foreseeable, we’re in for more surprise…

polonus

[system]

I meant that ??? ??? ???

[bob3160]

But for some of its problems M$ has to blame themelves in their continuing drive to uphold their monopolies

polonus, If it where your product and your bread and butter wouldn't you ???