Microsoft plugs 21 security holes
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| Microsoft has issued patches for 21 flaws in its software, saying all but
| two of them could let an intruder run malicious code on a compromised
| computer.
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| The company sent out a dozen security bulletins on Tuesday as part of its
| regular monthly patch cycle. Eight of the bulletins are labeled
| "critical," which is Microsoft's highest risk rating. They cover
| problems with Windows, Internet Explorer, Word, PowerPoint and
| Exchange Server.
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| "These (vulnerabilities) take advantage of two listening services that run
| on the host and listen for traffic coming in through ports that are
| frequently utilized," Bitle said. "While a lot of these (other Microsoft)
| remote execution flaws require interaction (by the user), this one does
| not. A user doesn't have to click on a link or open an attachment."
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