Solve : Security Hole?

Does anyone KNOW anything about the .WMF security hole ? I heard it's a hole created by Microsoft so that the government can spy on you for security reasons... Anyone know what the truth is?  :-/

FlameThat is what I have heard also. Even though it is illegal, I have heard some people fill those holes. Supposedly, they put their signal through their, without you even knowing. Pretty cool if you ask me.Flame........   It a conspiracy ...designed to get you ...lol ...... Have you applied the patch yet ?  

dl65  No patches applied. All I have is what Windows Updates give me... I hear you can block the hole, but that's illegal lol

Flame.... LOL ...I just sent you a test app via Email to see if your patched .


dl65  Check your updates ...... I think update KB912919  JAN 6 , 2006 patched it ....

let me know

dl65  Windows Update does not show anything that has not been installed. I probably have it somehow... :-/

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Does anyone know anything about the .WMF security hole ? I heard it's a hole created by Microsoft so that the government can spy on you for security reasons... Anyone know what the truth is?  :-/

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I noted this version at the first time we mentioned it at this forum if you remember. Can we test that  if patch worked or not? I don't think MS updates are so reliable. Quote

Windows Update does not show anything that has not been installed. I probably have it somehow... :-/

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You can always download the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer. In addition to common security misconfigurations, it will identify security patches that have not been installed.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/Browse.aspx?displaylang=en&productID=38DF6AB1-13D4-409C-966D-CBE61F040027

MBSA is about 2/3 down the page.

Good luck.  8-)

Another one to be added to Urban Legends. Strictly a rumor. If the government WANTS in your computer, they will get in, with or without any HELP from MS.