Microsoft Says No New Security Patches This Month
Microsoft does not plan to release any security bulletins or patches this month despite claims from IT security companies that there are flaws requiring fixes. Last month Microsoft issued 13 security bulletins covering 17 security flaws.
Every second Tuesday of each month, Microsoft's Security Response Center releases a security bulletin pointing out vulnerability problems in the company's software--ranging from text editors to enterprise servers--and supplies patches to handle them.
Microsoft customers are informed three business days ahead of time on the rollouts, and Friday were informed that the center "is planning to release no new security bulletins" Tuesday. This would be the second time Microsoft has chosen not to issue a security bulletin for a month. The last time was December 2003.
Even though Microsoft is not planning to issue any bulletin or patch, the security center will carry out its monthly technical Webcast on Wednesday. "Final word will come down on Tuesday," a spokesperson said about the possibility for a change of plans.
