Microsoft has finally posted yesterday a security patch to correct the major flaw highlighted last week that affected all versions of Internet Explorer. Windows XP, which is no longer updated last month, is also affected by this patch.
Microsoft will therefore not expected the famous “Patch Tuesday” to provide a security patch addresses the vulnerability versions 6 to 11 of Internet Explorer.
As a reminder, it came from a default Flash Player, Adobe module that allows you to view Flash content in web pages, such as videos or games online. It made it possible for hackers successfully trap a user to take control of his PC remotely. Several attacks have been reported since its highlighted.
Automatic Update
Its Security Center, Microsoft said that this patch will be automatically installed on the PC with the functionality of automatic updates enabled by default.
Although technical support of Windows XP ceased a month ago, Microsoft stated that it had taken the decision to include the OS in this update security. It still represents 27% of market share.
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