The update is expected to improve the OS' reliability and application compatibility.
Multiple sources predict imminent release.
Microsoft offers a workaround, but a fix will take a little more time.
Sun Microsystems and the National Security Agency (NSA) announced last week that they are working together to develop new security tools for the OpenSolaris operating system.
Microsoft's security fix added a bug that is associated with the use of real-time data.
Agency plans to transfer technology improvements to private sector.
Problem is caused by a clash between Microsoft's NTFS file system and Home Server's file system mini-filter drivers.
Security problems in Microsoft Office suite addressed in latest patches.
Microsoft's CEO acknowledged
frustration with the acceptance of Windows Vista and the company's failure to
upgrade its Internet Explorer browser more routinely, as well the questionable
decision to pursue separate development paths for Internet Explorer and the
.NET Framework.
The fixes will address remote code execution security issues in Office products.
Microsoft's Trustworthy Academic Advisory Board has been keeping tabs on security issues -- external as well as internal -- that continue to challenge Microsoft's developers. Here's a peek into the board, which marks five years on watch.
With a name like "Cult of the Dead Cow" you know these guys are probably up to no good, and they are living up to expectations with the release of Goolag Scan, a tool to automate the use of search engines to scan for vulnerable applications, back doors and sensitive information on Web sites.
Cost reductions will coincide with SP1 retail availability.
Web applications top the list of security problems for IT, study says.
APIs will support new VMsafe security solutions for virtual machines.
Solution is designed to facilitate file encryption on laptops.
IT pros were stumped by end-of-February glitch.
Solution is designed to align security best practices with enterprise policies.
Service lets application providers incorporate business services and legacy resources with their hosted apps.
Redmond officially rolls out Windows Server 2008, Visual Studio 2008 and SQL Server 2008 in Los Angeles event.