According to Microsoft's bulletin, the vulnerability is found in Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2008.
Microsoft will hold a Webcast at 1 p.m. PDT to address the issue.
Issuing patches outside of its monthly cycle is rare for Microsoft. The last time it happened was April 2007, according to a Microsoft representative.


Microsoft issues 'critical' patch outside normal cycle | News - Security - CNET News

would that be these patches then?

Security Update for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB958644)

Download size: 526 KB

You may need to restart your computer for this update to take effect.

Update type: Important

A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated remote attacker to compromise your Microsoft Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. This update is provided to you and licensed under the Windows Vista License Terms.

More information:
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-067 – Critical: Vulnerability in Server Service Could Allow Remote Code Execution (958644)

Help and Support:
Microsoft Help and Support

Definition Update for Windows Defender - KB915597 (Definition 1.45.1012.0)

Download size: 611 KB

Update type: Important

Install this update to revise the definition files used to detect spyware and other potentially unwanted software. Once you have installed this item, it cannot be removed.

More information:
Windows Defender: Home Page

Help and Support:
Windows Defender: Home Page

Originally Posted by ripbox

would that be these patches then?

Security Update for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB958644)

Download size: 526 KB

You may need to restart your computer for this update to take effect.

Update type: Important

A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated remote attacker to compromise your Microsoft Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. This update is provided to you and licensed under the Windows Vista License Terms.

More information:
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-067 – Critical: Vulnerability in Server Service Could Allow Remote Code Execution (958644)

Help and Support:
Microsoft Help and Support

Definition Update for Windows Defender - KB915597 (Definition 1.45.1012.0)

Download size: 611 KB

Update type: Important

Install this update to revise the definition files used to detect spyware and other potentially unwanted software. Once you have installed this item, it cannot be removed.

More information:
Windows Defender: Home Page

Help and Support:
Windows Defender: Home Page

I won't use Windows Defender And Live One Care system Slowdown Like Norton 360.

even the Teir 2's and 3's won't use it I said the why recommend it ?

cause they ran into the same problem I did when I first installed Listened to every one you should down load this try that before yea know it vista was worse with any of those on it you're better off Getting an Anti-virus spyware program thats gonna do the job the first time and Not Hogg resources up I check computer Preformance after installing Both and slow slow slow Took them off went to avg pro and the computer boots in 3 secs now they have that feature built in The New asus fast boards now so no need for the tweaking lol I just wan't my Critical updates and Pid Suli command fixed ither than that my computer works fine.
they need to make software that makes ALL OS Windows Software Compatible with one Click then they Be doing something.
instead Juming back and fourth to control panel
and pointing the software to run On Old win 95 98 me 2000 XP2 etc. Doesn't any one else here agree .
My Creative lab cam had issues with the software and critical update had to use the 2000 vers of windows to get the USB drive to work for it now it works like a charm My Moto Never fix whats NOT BROKE. Make an OS Program thas gonna work and stop fking around lol

Anyone have CPU cycles up after the KB958644 update? My HP laptop with 32 bit Home was pegging one core at 60-70 % after the update! Uninstalled it and back to normal??

Anyone else seeing that?

Originally Posted by shooter902

Anyone have CPU cycles up after the KB958644 update? My HP laptop with 32 bit Home was pegging one core at 60-70 % after the update! Uninstalled it and back to normal??

Anyone else seeing that?

ahha ... now I know why my CPU stayed at 100% usage all the time even I closed all the programs ..