Internet Explorer 5.0, 5.5 SP1+2, and IE 6.0 Critical Updates

Jeff · May 16, 2002, 03:55 PM

Pretty sure all our members Read Warp2Search but you can't be too careful when it comes to security. Check it out here.

- submitted by digitalwanderer.

//CYBORG//

Jeff · May 16, 2002, 10:08 PM

Thats a problem, looks like this news story is going bye-bye....

digitalwanderer · May 16, 2002, 10:23 PM

I just tried the link and it worked just ginger-peachy. I hope there's nothing wrong, I already installed the patch....

From the page-that-almost-is:

Quote:

Read This First

This update eliminates all previously addressed security vulnerabilities, as well as any newly discovered vulnerabilities affecting Internet Explorer. Download now to protect your computer from these vulnerabilities.

For information about these issues, read the associated Microsoft Security Bulletin.

System Requirements
This update applies to:

Internet Explorer 6
Internet Explorer 5.5 Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer 5.5 Service Pack 1
Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack 2 for Windows 2000 and NT

How to download and install

Select your language from the drop-down list above and click GO.
Click the appropriate Security Update link to begin the download.
Choose Run this program from its current location and click OK, (in Internet Explorer 6, click Open).
Click Yes if asked whether you would like to install and run Q321232.exe.
Click Yes to begin the installation process.

How to use
Restart your computer to complete the installation.

How to uninstall
Uninstall is not available.

IE 6 update (2.41Mb)
IE 5.5 SP2 (2.12Mb)
IE 5.5 SP1 (2.47)
IE 5.01 SP2 for Win2K & NT (1.89Mb)

If'n that helps any.

EDITED BITS: Got unlazy and added all the links to the files.

UberLord · May 16, 2002, 10:37 PM

Alternative, use the handy Windows Update link on the start menu

UberLord · May 16, 2002, 11:02 PM

Ok this UberPatch fixes 6 security exploits in IE

What about the other 8? Most of these are OLD exploits that have yet to be fixed in any way, and one of the "6" fixes apparently fixes the symptom, but not the problem as there's another way of getting around it!

Dammit, when will M$ put security as their #1 concern?

high_ping · May 17, 2002, 05:06 PM

As soon as they switch to linux...

May 16, 2002, 10:08 PM	Thread Starter #2
Jeff Yarr... I be blind! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 3,191 Rep Power: 80	Thats a problem, looks like this news story is going bye-bye.... __________________

May 16, 2002, 10:37 PM	#4
UberLord A Legend in Underwear Join Date: May 2002 Location: Unknown Posts: 5,255 Rep Power: 0	Alternative, use the handy Windows Update link on the start menu __________________ Gentoo Linux - Developer (baselayout) Read my blog "I contend that we are both atheists. I just believe in one fewer god than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours." Stephen Roberts

May 16, 2002, 11:02 PM	#5
UberLord A Legend in Underwear Join Date: May 2002 Location: Unknown Posts: 5,255 Rep Power: 0	Ok this UberPatch fixes 6 security exploits in IE What about the other 8? Most of these are OLD exploits that have yet to be fixed in any way, and one of the "6" fixes apparently fixes the symptom, but not the problem as there's another way of getting around it! Dammit, when will M$ put security as their #1 concern? __________________ Gentoo Linux - Developer (baselayout) Read my blog "I contend that we are both atheists. I just believe in one fewer god than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours." Stephen Roberts

May 16, 2002, 03:55 PM	#1
Jeff Yarr... I be blind! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 3,191 Rep Power: 80	Internet Explorer 5.0, 5.5 SP1+2, and IE 6.0 Critical Updates Pretty sure all our members Read Warp2Search but you can't be too careful when it comes to security. Check it out here. - submitted by digitalwanderer. //CYBORG// __________________

May 17, 2002, 05:06 PM	#6
high_ping King of the Wicker People Join Date: May 2002 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 98 Rep Power: 0	As soon as they switch to linux...