Microsoft patches flaw that could compromise, cripple Exchange
Microsoft Tuesday released a critical patch designed to thwart hackers who could take over Exchange Servers or shut them down with denial-of-service attacks.
Microsoft also issued a critical patch for Internet Explorer 7 and patches rated “important” for both SQL Server and Visio. In total, Microsoft issued four patches on Patch Tuesday that address eight vulnerabilities.
The Exchange patch – MS09-003 – is likely the most pressing issue for corporations, which host hundreds of millions of Exchange seats. There are two vulnerabilities addressed in MS09-003. Both hacks can be carried out without the need for interaction from end users.
