Google issues patch for desktop vulnerability

February 23rd, 2007

“Security researchers have discovered a serious flaw in Google Inc.’s desktop software that could be used to wreak havoc on a victim’s computer. The bug, which was made public Wednesday by Watchfire Corp., has now been fixed. While Google is automatically delivering a patch, Google Desktop users who want to be sure they are running the latest version of the software can download it here. Users should be running version 5.0.701.30540 or later, said Google Spokesman Barry Schnitt, via e-mail…” (Read full article here)

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