Thursday, July 24, 2003
BBC NEWS | Technology | 'Critical' flaw found in Windows
BBC NEWS | Technology | 'Critical' flaw found in Windows: "Microsoft has issued a warning about a critical security flaw that affects most versions of its Windows software.
The flaw involves DirectX, an extensive collection of programming add-ons for Windows used by computer games.
If exploited, the flaw could allow a malicious hacker to run their own specially crafted computer code to plant a virus or even take over a machine.
Microsoft has given the flaw its highest severity rating. "
The flaw involves DirectX, an extensive collection of programming add-ons for Windows used by computer games.
If exploited, the flaw could allow a malicious hacker to run their own specially crafted computer code to plant a virus or even take over a machine.
Microsoft has given the flaw its highest severity rating. "
