Read this if you have Windows 200 running IE 5.01

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Read this if you have Windows 2000 running IE 5.01

I had this from IT safe (Part of the UK Government) which alerts you to security loop holes made by Microsoft :rolleyes:

What is it?
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A problem affecting Internet Explorer 5.01 on Windows 2000 systems.

What does it affect?
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This could enable an attacker to gain control of computers that use this
software.

How do I fix it?
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Update your copy of Internet Explorer with the download available from
Microsoft.

Details of Specific Problem
===========================
This problem with Internet Explorer is described in more depth by the
supplier at:

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS06-004.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-2006-0020
 
Thanks for the heads up for those who use it... could be a threat indeed...
 
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