Microsoft issues fix-it patch for critical vulnerability in Internet Explorer 9 and 10

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Published onFebruary 21, 2014

published onFebruary 21, 2014

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Recently we learned about acritical vulnerabilityfound in IE 9 and IE 8. Microsoft had confirmed that it was aware of the bug, and on Wednesday, the company issued a fix-it patch that addressed the vulnerability for both the affected browsers.

While those on Windows 7 and higher could simply install Internet Explorer 11, the current version of Internet Explorer, and get away with the problem, Windows Vista users, which account for 3.6% of desktop share, had no such option. This attack code had left one third of Internet Explorer users vulnerable. This attack code was reportedly circumventing one of Windows’ most critical anti-exploitation technologies ASLR (address space layout randomization) using Flash ActionScript which is used by many websites that run content using Flash player.

Microsoft has made available a“fix It” patchon its website which you can manually install on your computer. You can install this patch until the company rolls out a permanent fix, likely during the upcoming Patch Tuesday. “This issue allows remote code execution if users browse to a malicious website with an affected browser. This would typically occur by an attacker convincing someone to click a link in an email or instant message.” states, Microsoft’s newest security advisory (2934088). A permanent fix for this issue will be coming very soon, perhaps in the March’s “Patch Tuesday.”

Radu Tyrsina

Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).

For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.

Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.

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