Microsoft released a fix Wednesday that should protect Internet Explorer users from a zero-day exploit that emerged last week and rapidly evolved into a major attack vector for cybercriminals and hackers. The vulnerability, rated “critical,” affects Internet Explorer 5.01, Internet Explorer 6, Internet Explorer 6 SP 1 and Internet Explorer 7. The software maker’s latest release, Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2, is also affected, and Microsoft recommends that beta users also download and apply the update.
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Microsoft Stitches Up IE's Gaping Wound
Posted by: Walaika Haskins December 18, 2008 08:47 AMMicrosoft released a fix Wednesday that should protect Internet Explorer users from a zero-day exploit that emerged last week and rapidly evolved into a major attack vector for cybercriminals and hackers. The vulnerability, rated “critical,” affects Internet Explorer 5.01, Internet Explorer 6, Internet Explorer 6 SP 1 and Internet Explorer 7. The software maker’s latest release, Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2, is also affected, and Microsoft recommends that beta users also download and apply the update.