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MS07-069 (IE update) - Post install issue

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Post #1
FYI..

- http://isc.sans.org/diary.html?storyid=3767
Last Updated: 2007-12-19 08:51:09 UTC - "We have been working with Microsoft and a couple of our readers on an issue they have been having with MS07-069 and IE crashing after the roll up patch for IE has been installed. Well the Microsoft MSRC have updated their blog* and there is a KB article which provides a workaround**. So if you have a customised installation and have been having IE issues since MS07-069, this could be your solution."

* http://preview.tinyurl.com/252f8d

** http://support.microsoft.com/kb/942615

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Post #2
FYI…

- http://secunia.com/advisories/28036/
"…NOTE: This vulnerability is reportedly being actively exploited.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerabilities allows execution of arbitrary code when a user e.g. visits a malicious website…"

> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/…n/MS07-069.mspx
• V1.2 (December 18, 2007): Bulletin updated to reflect a known issue; a change to the Removal Information text in the Windows Vista Reference Table in the Security Update Information section; and, a change to the File Information text in the Reference Table within the Security Update Information section for all affected operating systems…

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Post #3
What?

XPSP2 w/IE6 registry edit fix for MS07-069
- http://support.microsoft.com/kb/946627
Last Review: December 19, 2007
Revision: 1.0
"…WORKAROUND
Warning: Serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly by using Registry Editor or by using another method. These problems might require that you reinstall the operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that these problems can be solved. Modify the registry at your own risk…"

- http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2007/12/1…p2.aspx#6806843
December 19, 2007 - "…can Microsoft be serious that the solution is to edit each registry? Is this some sort of joke? It would be easier to have each user install Mozilla Firefox and stop using IE completely."

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