New Virus Alert - All should read...

[computerworks]

Originally posted by decooney


Hi Ron,
which recent MS update are you referring to?

The example provided in your post is from Microsoft Security Bulletin (MS01-020) Incorrect MIME Header Can Cause IE to Execute E-mail Attachment. Originally posted: March 29, 2001
Updated: June 23, 2003

Are you referring to the recent Swen Worm posted on September 18, 2003? This one?
http://www.microsoft.com/security/antivirus/swen.asp

I just want to be sure I know which one you are alerting us to.
Please specify the update number to confirm...

Thanks,
Duane

Duane... yes, I am talking about the Swen Worm.

MS01-020 is the fix to close the original "hole" that the worm exploits.

It was superceded by MS01-027 which plugged another issue.

For the non-technical user...just visit the Microsoft Windows Update Site and download/install the Critical Updates that relate to the Internet Explorer Version 5.x

(A caution to new HP Pavilion owners with Windows XP...do not download XP Service Pack 1 )