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Microsoft releases emergency patch
Microsoft has rushed out a new CRITICAL security update that impacts Windows and Internet Explorer. Microsoft decided to release the update, Microsoft Security Bulletin MS07-017 now and ahead of its normal monthly scheduled round of security updates. Microsoft Recommendation:
Customers should apply the update immediately
Systems Affected:
Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003, and Vista are affected. Applications that provide attack vectors include

Microsoft Internet Explorer

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Outlook Express

Microsoft Windows Mail

Microsoft Windows Explorer

The patch, MS07-017, is available on Microsoft's security update website.