Microsoft Patches IE Flaw

On Friday Microsoft released a patch for the flaws exploited by the recent Download.Ject attack. The patch is labeled a configuration change, and prevents an ActiveX component from writing to the system. While the flaws have been known for over 9 months, only recently have they been exploited. The patch is available through Windows Update. More information can be found on Microsoft's site.

11 Responses to Microsoft Patches IE Flaw

Why Trust Us



At BetaNews.com, we don't just report the news: We live it. Our team of tech-savvy writers is dedicated to bringing you breaking news, in-depth analysis, and trustworthy reviews across the digital landscape.

BetaNews, your source for breaking tech news, reviews, and in-depth reporting since 1998.

© 1998-2025 BetaNews, Inc. All Rights Reserved. About Us - Privacy Policy - Cookie Policy - Sitemap.