'Critical' patches for Windows, Messenger on deck
InternetNews | at | by Mike
Microsoft has notified customers that 13 security bulletins are in the works for its next patch release, including a fix for Windows vulnerabilities tagged as critical, and one for its IM service Windows Messenger.
The fixes are slated to be released on Tuesday, Feb. 9 as part of Microsoft's monthly patch cycle.
Microsoft said that nine of the security bulletins affect Windows, with the maximum severity rating listed as critical.
A fix is also in the works for its Office and Studio products, and an update for Microsoft's .NET Framework is for a vulnerability that is rated important.