Windows NT Security Patch
Attention security-conscious Windows NT 4.0 users: You'll want to download a patch that prevents a "malformed spooler request" in all variants of NT 4.0. A malicious hacker could exploit this flaw to run amok on a Windows NT system. The intruder could, for example, cause the printer operation to crash. A second weakness addressed by the same patch could allow attackers to install their own settings as print providers and wreak all kinds of havoc. According to Microsoft, this vulnerability cannot be exploited remotely. To download the fix, visit the Microsoft Windows update page. Find answers to frequently asked questions at the FAQ site.
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