XP Systems Getting Emergency IE Zero Day Patch

msm1267 (2804139) writes "Microsoft announced it will release an out-of-band security update today to patch a zero-day vulnerability in Internet Explorer, and that the patch will also be made available for Windows XP machines through Automatic Update. At the same time, researchers said they are now seeing attacks specifically targeting XP users.

Microsoft no longer supports XP as of April 8, and that includes the development and availability of security updates. But the about-face today speaks to the seriousness of the vulnerability, which is being exploited in limited targeted attacks, Microsoft said. Researchers at FireEye, meanwhile, said multiple attackers are now using the exploit against XP machines, prompting the inclusion of XP systems in the patch."

Re:Out of Band?

[Anonymous Coward]

(Floppy) discs will be sent out soon for registered users.

Re:WTF

[viperidaenz]

I know right, like recalling cars out of warranty.

So Microsoft lied

[Anonymous Coward]

Ballmer gave his word that there would be no more updates. You can’t believe a damn thing that asshole says. This further proves that Microsoft is run by Republicans. They don’t give a fuck about their customers or the truth. Again they have proven themselves to be the most dishonest large corporation in the world.

Re:just kill them already

[datapharmer]

Car analogy: I told the used car dealer to stop selling that garbage and just send all his vehicles to the dump. I mean they were all from like 2007 or before! I mean seriously, who uses a car that old (except for all the retro ones that were sold up until 2012 - and those suck too. They aren't hip at all)? They don't have the latest rear view cameras and other safety equipment or anything. It is no secret if you buy the after market warranty you can get your crappy old car fixed, but if you don't it isn't my problem you can't get parts when you need them because you are a dumb poopy pants. I throw everything away because there is a newer model that surely must be better because new and shiny!

The irony?

[Culture20]

XP updates are initiated via IE.

Re:Microsoft has no spine.

[Anonymous Coward]

They should support it as long as they hold copyright on it. When the support ends, it should be put in the public domain.

And I want a pony.