Re: Why no patch for the .wmf problem?

Stephen Howe wrote:

> This monthly update needs thinking about.
> If some new exploit comes to light and the time interval for malware
> creation based on a new exploit is already 0-days, then Microsoft
> need to get creative. A 24x7 response is needed and the release of
> the patch needs to be ASAP, meeting MSs own internal quality
> controls, not factored in to some "release schedule" later. These are
> "emergency conditions" and they need an emergency response.

And that would appear to be the case here wouldn't it?

The patch was completed ASAP and went to testing with a projected target
release date. Testing completed early and evidence that the vulnerability
most certainly was an "emergency condition" came to light, hence the release
schedule was brought forward.

I'm not sure what you think they should have done differently.

> God knows I hate the scum that creates this s#*! and would freely
> pass a hot blowtorch over their body parts, no questions asked.

Really? You appear to have some issues that you need to work out. Have you
considered anger management counselling?

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