Todd's Tech Blog : Windows Server 2003

MBSA 2.0 Released!

todd — Sat, 02 Jul 2005 00:05:00 GMT

Susan Bradley notes that Microsoft has released MBSA 2.0 today! Woo hoo! I thought this wouldn't be out till the middle of this month, but it's here today. Here is more information on MBSA in general, and here's more info on MBSA 2.0. And here's the download.

A new Microsoft Security Advisory

todd — Fri, 01 Jul 2005 14:33:00 GMT

I guess this one was released last night. This latest affects all systems running IE 6 and could result in an attacker obtaining full control of an affected system. Says Microsoft, “A COM object, javaprxy.dll, when instantiated in Internet Explorer can cause Internet Explorer to unexpectedly exit. We are investigating a potentially exploitable condition.“ Between now and when a fix is released, Microsoft recommends running a firewall, anti-virus software, making sure your system is up-to-date as far as patches go, and to turn your Internet and local intranet security zone to high. Buying a Mac wouldn't be a bad idea either :-p

Out with the old...

todd — Thu, 30 Jun 2005 22:18:00 GMT

Well, that was quick. Microsoft has cut downloads of the recently obsolete SUS and will only be offering content through it till July 2006. Those moving from SUS to WSUS might want to check out this page. This page may be helpful for people looking to get started with WSUS.

Block Windows Server 2003 SP1

todd — Thu, 30 Jun 2005 20:27:00 GMT

I know this is a little late, but better that never, right?

For those who are not ready to upgrade their 2003 boxes to SP1 yet, Microsoft has released a tool for blocking the upgrade.

From MS: “A blocking tool is available for organizations that have AU enabled on their servers to ensure prompt delivery of critical updates, but would like to temporarily disable delivery of the Windows Server 2003 SP1 automatic update through AU that is set to take place starting July 26, 2005.“

Get it here.

Release of Update Rollup 1 for Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 (SP4)

todd — Wed, 29 Jun 2005 00:23:00 GMT

From Microsoft: “The Update Rollup contains all security updates produced for Windows 2000 between the time SP4 was released and April 30, 2005, the time when the contents of the Update Rollup were locked down for final testing by Microsoft and by external beta & customer sites. The Update Rollup also contains a number of updates that increase system security, reliability, reduce support costs, and support the current generation of PC hardware.”

Download Here