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Microsoft, VeriSign patch for Windows

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This essential update resolves a critical security vulnerability where fraudulent digital certificates could allow unauthorized code execution on your computer. Download it immediately.

  • Pros

    • Resolves digital certificate spoofing vulnerability
    • Prevents unauthorized code execution
    • Secures digitally signed programs
    • Updates are available from Microsoft

  • Cons

    • Requires download to implement fix
    • Addresses a specific, past vulnerability
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GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
NA
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows 95
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 98
  • Windows NT
Additional Requirements
Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000
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By Microsoft
Erroneous VeriSign-Issued Digital Certificates Pose Spoofing Hazard
This update resolves the "Erroneous VeriSign-Issued Digital Certificates Pose Spoofing Hazard" security vulnerability, and is discussed in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS01-017. Download now to prevent an unauthorized user from running code on your computer by digitally signing programs as "Microsoft Corporation." VeriSign, Inc. issued two VeriSign digital certificates to an individual who fraudulently claimed to be a Microsoft employee; this allows the individual to sign programs, ActiveX�????�???�??�?�® controls, Office macros, and other executable content as originating from "Microsoft Corporation." This update prevents the two erroneously signed certificates from being accepted as valid.
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