Windows 7 Critical update that fixes critical updates

If you are a reader of iGuRu.gr you will already know the bluff caused by Microsoft in running systems : Microsoft today released an emergency security update to patch an updated that it issued earlier this month that patched a security update it issued in January and February.

In January and February, the κυκλοφόρησε ενημερώσεις για συστήματα με Windows 7 και Server 2008 R2. Οι ενημερώσεις είχαν σαν στόχο να αντιμετωπίσουν την Meltdown on modern Intel x64 processors.

(see prophecy Patch Tuesday today: Oops updates from Microsoft!)

Windows 7

Unfortunately, these are up to date editions created new problems as we explained yesterday. Simple applications and connected users could now access and modify any part of physics s RAM gaining full control of the system that installed the updates.

In March, Microsoft released new updates as part of Patch Tuesday to fix the January and February updates and to close the issue that was accidentally opened.

Of course the March update did not close the security gap: the bug remained in the kernel and was exploitable by software and users.

So today, if you are using Windows 7 or Server 2008 R2, you will need to install the new update.

It remains to be seen if this time the company will fix the problem…

Good luck to anyone who will attempt to install the update!

iGuRu.gr The Best Technology Site in Greecefgns

every publication, directly to your inbox

Join the 2.100 registrants.

Written by giorgos

George still wonders what he's doing here ...

2 Comments

Leave a Reply

Leave a reply

Your email address is not published. Required fields are mentioned with *

Your message will not be published if:
1. Contains insulting, defamatory, racist, offensive or inappropriate comments.
2. Causes harm to minors.
3. It interferes with the privacy and individual and social rights of other users.
4. Advertises products or services or websites.
5. Contains personal information (address, phone, etc.).