Microsoft has issued a patch for the last critical update; +++++++++++++++++++++++ Microsoft Security Bulletin MS03-043: Buffer Overrun in Messenger Service Could Allow Code Execution (828035) Bulletin URL: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS03-043.asp Buffer Overrun in Messenger Service Could Allow Code Execution (828035) Issued: October 15, 2003 Updated: November 14, 2003 Version Number: 2.2 See all Windows bulletins released October, 2003 Summary Who Should Read This Document: Customers using Microsoft=AE Windows=AE Impact of Vulnerability: Remote Code Execution Maximum Severity Rating: Critical Recommendation: Customers should disable the Messenger Service immediately and evaluate their need to deploy the patch Patch Replacement: None Caveats: Windows NT 4.0 Client Computers may have network-related problems after installing this security update. Microsoft encourages customers to review the details of Microsoft Knowledge Base Article http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=3D831579 Mike ~ It is a good day if I learned something new. Editor MikesWhatsNews see ~ http://www.mwn.ca <mikeswhatsnews-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?Subject=3Dsubscribe> See my Anti-Virus pages <http://www3.telus.net/mikebike/mikes virus page.htm> <virusinfo-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?Subject=3Dsubscribe> A Technical Support Alliance Charter Member For a web-based membership management utility and information on list policies, please see http://nibec.com/24hoursupport/ To unsubscribe, send a blank email to 24hoursupport-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with "unsubscribe" (without quotes) in the subject.