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Last Updated: Oct 13, 2003 
Three more critical flaws have been discovered in how RPC is implemented in Windows. Secure your systems and stay up to speed on the latest developments with these resources.
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Update: Exploit code targets recent RPC flaws

(13 Oct 2003)

The long-awaited exploit code for the Microsoft RPC vulnerability is making the rounds, and experts say even a patch may not keep Windows XP systems safe.

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NEWS:
>> Admins waiting for next worm to drop (SearchSecurity.com) 08 Oct 2003
>> LSD offers post-mortem on RPC worms (SearchSecurity.com) 16 Sep 2003
>> Turnaround time on new RPC worm could be short (SearchSecurity.com) 11 Sep 2003
>> Update: Three new critical RPC flaws found (SearchSecurity.com) 10 Sep 2003
>> Admins warned to patch new RPC holes, use workarounds (SearchSecurity.com) 10 Sep 2003
>> Buffer overflows top list of exploitable vulnerabilities (SearchSecurity.com) 01 Jul 2003
>> Blaster-type threats require layered-security approach (SearchWinIT.com) 19 Aug 2003
>> What's in a name? Multiple monikers for worms abound (SearchSecurity.com) 02 Sep 2003
>> Update: New worm exploits, patches RPC flaw (SearchSecurity.com) 18 Aug 2003
>> Experts recommend Blaster fix (Information Security magazine) 14 Aug 2003
>> Windows RPC vulnerability high on list of flaws to watch (SearchSecurity.com) 31 Jul 2003
>> Virus update: Nachi (SearchSecurity.com) 10 Sep 2003
>> Virus update: Blaster (SearchSecurity.com) 10 Sep 2003
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