Watch corrective patch

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-----Original Message-----
Microsoft Consumer

this is the latest version of security update, the
"October 2003, Cumulative Patch" update which fixes
all known security vulnerabilities affecting
MS Internet Explorer, MS Outlook and MS Outlook Express
as well as three new vulnerabilities.
Install now to protect your computer
from these vulnerabilities, the most serious of which could
allow an attacker to run executable on your system.
This update includes the functionality of all previously released patches.

System requirements: Windows 95/98/Me/2000/NT/XP
This update applies to:
- MS Internet Explorer, version 4.01 and later
- MS Outlook, version 8.00 and later
- MS Outlook Express, version 4.01 and later

Recommendation: Customers should install the patch at the earliest opportunity.
How to install: Run attached file. Choose Yes on displayed dialog box.
How to use: You don't need to do anything after installing this item.


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[Sleurhutje]

Perhaps an option to disable scripting in the preview pane would be the best
option. Attachments are blocked and can't be opened or saved, but scripts
that do something that's not wanted for e-mail messaging are allowed.

To me it looks like Microsoft is doing a bad job here. Just block scripts
and stop using VBScript.

 

[Sleurhutje]

Perhaps an option to disable scripting in the preview pane would be the best
option. Attachments are blocked and can't be opened or saved, but scripts
that do something that's not wanted for e-mail messaging are allowed.

To me it looks like Microsoft is doing a bad job here. Just block scripts
and stop using VBScript.