ITsafe Bulletin 2006006 [2nd of 2 Bulletins]

[Brookfield]

There ya go again guys!, the one I expected;-............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ITsafe Bulletin 2006/006 (2nd of 2 Bulletins)


A problem affecting Windows Media Player.
This could enable an attacker to gain control of computers that use this
software.

How do I fix it?
================
Update your copy of Windows Media Player with the download available from
Microsoft.

Details of Specific Problem
===========================
This problem with Windows Media Player is described in more depth by the
supplier at:

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS06-005.mspx

The supplier's page also contains the URL to download the fix: please see
our URL security guide for advice on following links

Details of Underlying Problem(s)
================================
The technical issues are described at the CVE website, as CVE-2006-0006


Notes
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ITsafe Bulletins are issued by e-mail when significant risks have been
identified that are likely to affect the majority of ITsafe users.



ITsafe Team
Making IT safe for You
http://www.itsafe.gov.uk
The UK Alerting and Advisory Service for Information and Communications
Technologies (ICT) Security








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