Windows Fixes Three Network Flaws

By Lashan Clarke

The start of the New Year for Microsoft had them busy trying to fix at least three security holes within their software. At the heart of the problem is the way in which Window is able to handle its data storage and the Internet Group Management Protocol. The flaw affects only Vista and Windows XP users.

The most serious flaw affects the way the windows system for dealing with data storage and Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP), and anyone sending requests to the Multicast Listener Discovery (MLD) network.

It is possible for a hacker to exploit this this unsecure hole, and gain control of the system. Afterwards, they would have the freedom to change accounts, install, or delete programs.

In addition to the IGMP and the MLD, a similar patch was needed within for the Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP). This can lead to an exploitation of a denial-of-service attack.

Microsoft has listed the seriousness of these vulnerabilities as “Moderate” - the third highest level of warning of security problems within a software flaw.