Microsoft Rushes To Fix Botched Security Patch

  • 12 January 2017
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By Syndication. Updated January 12, 2017
 
Software giant Microsoft has moved to replace a botched patch which allowed an attacker to crash the Windows Local Security Authority Subsystem Service (LSASS).
 
LSASS is a process in Microsoft Windows operating systems that is responsible for enforcing the security policy on the system. It verifies users logging on to a Windows computer or server, handles password changes, and creates access tokens. It also writes to the Windows Security Log.
 
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Well, whilst not good I suppose that it is bound to happen once in a while...great to see Redmond move with alcrity to resolve/remedy the issue...that makes a chance from the more laggardly responses from some of the tech giants...;)
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Phew! Doesn't affect Windows 10...;) - https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms17-004.aspx

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