Major Windows XP SP2 bug reveals documents worldwide

Zardon · Sep 17, 2004, 03:14 PM

PC WELT in Germany said it has discovered a major bug in Windows XP Service Pack 2 which will crack open your PC like a song thrush breaks a snail shell.

The magazine said that under certain circumstances, the installation of SP2 for Windows XP "invites any Internet user to have a look around your PC".

It says that services including file and printer sharing data become visible despite the firewall being activated.

The only pre-condition is that sharing for an internal network only has to be enabled and a connection made to the Internet using ISDN or dial up.

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germanjulian · Sep 17, 2004, 04:27 PM

most secure OS ever..............
bahahahahaahaha

Shinjikun · Sep 17, 2004, 05:07 PM

I'm not applying SP2 for at least another 6 months until the industry as a whole catches up to the changes (after a clean format of course). I'm fine with SP1, Sygate, and SAV 9.

fibonaccov · Sep 17, 2004, 05:33 PM

Bottom line: Don't just rely on Microblows for your internet/pc security.

Buddahpest · Sep 17, 2004, 05:53 PM

It never stops does it?

There are going to be security vulnurablities in Windows until the end of time.

Falstaff · Sep 17, 2004, 06:05 PM

Thankgod for Windows XP, lol. In this town the local stores wont install SP2 on any build, they refuse.

ExitiosuS · Sep 17, 2004, 08:02 PM

Meh, I really like XPSP2... The security centre is annoying, but it's disable-able... And the whole pop-up blocking without having to use Mozilla, MyIE2, etc... or an extra toolbar I found to be really nice. Not to mention the firewall being slightly better. My favourite feature is the information bar, though... If you accidently click on a retarded banner, it won't download the crap they want to download to your PC automatically.

I dunno, up front, as an average user, I really like XPSP2. If a hacker really wants to steal something I'm writing up for school, or take a game that I could've acquired illegally(However, in Canada, it's not 'illegal,' so long as you say it's a backup. haha). So ya. I really like SP2, hasn't given me a single problem...

And besides, if you're a more advanced user, I doubt you'd be using the Windows built-in Firewall if you really have something to hide. Hardware firewalls or Zonealarm are 10x better than that. So, in the end, if you're afraid of SP2's built in firewall not completely de-exposing you, get a better firewall! :P

phishdude · Sep 17, 2004, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fibonaccov

Bottom line: Don't just rely on Microblows for your internet/pc security.

it's winblows and microsux

Gizmo[5h1t3] · Sep 18, 2004, 04:54 AM

as im not on ISDN, or dial up...im not too stressed by this..........

Vidmaster23 · Sep 18, 2004, 05:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buddahpest

It never stops does it?

There are going to be security vulnurablities in Windows until the end of time.

Yeah there will because no peice of software will ever be secure. Someone will always find a way to get through, at least with our current technology.

Probably because there are so many microsoft haters, the hackers target their software the most, and find all of the security holes. Im sure if all of those hackers were pointing their tools at some linux software, or firefox, we'd find some in those too.

nForcer · Sep 18, 2004, 05:20 AM

People complain yet a higher and higher percentage of them are pirates.
Makes you wonder if they oversee these bugs just to fu*k with them.

Sep 17, 2004, 03:14 PM	#1
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 177	Major Windows XP SP2 bug reveals documents worldwide PC WELT in Germany said it has discovered a major bug in Windows XP Service Pack 2 which will crack open your PC like a song thrush breaks a snail shell. The magazine said that under certain circumstances, the installation of SP2 for Windows XP "invites any Internet user to have a look around your PC". It says that services including file and printer sharing data become visible despite the firewall being activated. The only pre-condition is that sharing for an internal network only has to be enabled and a connection made to the Internet using ISDN or dial up. inquirer

Sep 17, 2004, 04:27 PM	#2
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Sep 17, 2004, 05:07 PM	#3
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Sep 17, 2004, 06:05 PM	#6
Falstaff Old Codger Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: USAFA Posts: 19,047 Rep Power: 206	Thankgod for Windows XP, lol. In this town the local stores wont install SP2 on any build, they refuse. __________________ "Inspiration is always a surprising visitor."

Sep 17, 2004, 05:33 PM	#4
fibonaccov DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 67 Rep Power: 0	Bottom line: Don't just rely on Microblows for your internet/pc security.

Sep 17, 2004, 08:02 PM	#7
ExitiosuS Simian Masterpiece! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London, Ont. Canada Posts: 358 Rep Power: 59 System Specs	Meh, I really like XPSP2... The security centre is annoying, but it's disable-able... And the whole pop-up blocking without having to use Mozilla, MyIE2, etc... or an extra toolbar I found to be really nice. Not to mention the firewall being slightly better. My favourite feature is the information bar, though... If you accidently click on a retarded banner, it won't download the crap they want to download to your PC automatically. I dunno, up front, as an average user, I really like XPSP2. If a hacker really wants to steal something I'm writing up for school, or take a game that I could've acquired illegally(However, in Canada, it's not 'illegal,' so long as you say it's a backup. haha). So ya. I really like SP2, hasn't given me a single problem... And besides, if you're a more advanced user, I doubt you'd be using the Windows built-in Firewall if you really have something to hide. Hardware firewalls or Zonealarm are 10x better than that. So, in the end, if you're afraid of SP2's built in firewall not completely de-exposing you, get a better firewall! :P

Sep 18, 2004, 04:54 AM	#9
Gizmo[5h1t3] DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Rochdale MCR England Posts: 176 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	as im not on ISDN, or dial up...im not too stressed by this.......... __________________

Sep 18, 2004, 05:20 AM	#11
nForcer Twice the fun! Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,404 Rep Power: 0	People complain yet a higher and higher percentage of them are pirates. Makes you wonder if they oversee these bugs just to fu*k with them.