7 Critical Microsoft Security Updates, Dec 06

Microsoft patches zero-day Windows Media flaw

Fix for critical security hole in Windows Media Format was added to Microsoft's Patch Tuesday updates at the last moment.

By Joris Evers Staff Writer, CNET News.com -->
Published: December 12, 2006, 12:37 PM PST

Microsoft on Tuesday (12-12-06) released seven security updates with patches for 11 security vulnerabilities, most of which affect the Windows operating system.

The software maker originally planned to release only six security bulletins as part of its monthly patch cycle. However, it added a seventh to deliver a fix for two flaws that affect the Windows Media Format, including one zero-day bug, a company representative said in a statement.

More detailed info from CNET News.