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Microsoft fixes holes in SMB Windows network file sharing protocol

 

Published 1/13/2009 by Elinor Mills at CNET News - Security

Microsoft on Tuesday released a security update that fixes three vulnerabilities in the Windows network file sharing protocol Server Message Block (SMB) that could allow an attacker to remotely take complete control of a system. Microsoft Security Bulletin MS09-001 , part of Patch Tuesday bulletin for January, is rated critical for ... (link)

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