Microsoft admits new Windows vulnerability
The security patch Microsoft recently released against a flaw in the HTML Help ActiveX part of Windows does not address a newly discovered hole in the system.Users of Windows XP are vulnerable, even if they are using fully patched versions of Service Pack 1. Windows 2000 running a fully patched Service Pack 4 are also at risk from the vulnerability which could allow a hacker to place malicious code, including spyware, on a system. (more)








