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patch it I say, patch it (Microsoft and a new security breach)

Here you go fresh off the newswires this afternoon

Microsoft has revealed three new vulnerabilities in its software, including the first to affect MSN Messenger 6.0, and is urging customers to patch their systems now.

Two of the vulnerabilities are considered medium-level risks while the third presents a medium- to low-level risk, according to security software specialist Symantec and others. Three separate patches to repair the flaws have been released and are available for download. The identification of the vulnerabilities are part of Microsoft's regular security bulletin process.

Later, Microsoft will also send notices about the Messenger patch through MSN Messenger, Toulouse said.

The three flaws affect different pieces of software. The first vulnerability affects MSN Messenger 6.0 and MSN Messenger 6.1 and will allow attackers to view contents of a victim's hard drive during a chat session with the victim.

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On Tuesday, March 9th, 2004   by Chris Miller        

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