A worst-case scenario security issue has been identified in all versions of Windows that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code just by having you load a font, such as what happens on custom web pages. This is a CRITICAL issue that possibly affects all web browsers on Windows. As soon as you read this, you need to update and reboot. Don't even open another link. This is that serious. http://ift.tt/1fYO5PL The update you need is KB 3079904. You may need to force Windows Update to check for updates. You should be able to get to the Windows Update screen on all versions of Windows by hitting the Windows key on your keyboard and typing "Windows update".
link: http://ift.tt/1GwIi8U
"warning! Super bad vulnerability. Don't click any links!" includes link....
- are_you_mad_
Just forced an automatic updated on my Windows machines, and all of them found and installed this important fix.
- allgoodthings1
NoScript for Firefox will automatically block external fonts, it is also possible to apply restriction to trusted sites in the settings.
- iupqmv
Thanks for the heads up. Pretty bad. Patched. +/u/changetip $1
- Introshine
Try installing via windows update if the downloads linked above won't work.
- supermari0
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- TotesMessenger
font schmont. My AV will deal with it.. /s
- CEO-011
But the link you posted comes after your warning to not "open another link". Im conflicted.
- tehcw
The update you want is "kb 3079904". I havn't rebooted yet so i didn't dare look for more info about the exploit. But Microsoft sure seems to take it seriously so I wouldn't put an update off.
- throwaway43572
Should also note there is an add-on for Firefox that does not allow websites to load fonts/scripts that will infect your computer, available here http://ift.tt/1nv9Xlx
- fourtrickpony
Huh. I wonder if Windows XP is affected...
- coinaday
OH boy, I need to do this. Thanks for the heads up.
- BitcoinBoo
As soon as you read this, upgrade your system to Mac or Linux.
- hendrixski
thx man. this is important.
- cypherdoc2
You shouldn't be using Windows if you're a bitcoiner , you're asking for problems
- brighton36
Copying Apple, I see (semisarcastic)
- Natanael_L
Lol windows.
- Yoghurt114
**Oh Jesus! Doing this NOW!!!** Oh wait, I run Linux. *smug smile* *condescension intensifies*
- severoon