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微软警告用户警惕IE缺陷

文章来源：未知文章作者：enread 发布时间：2014-04-28 08:12 字体： [大中小]　进入论坛

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Microsoft has warned consumers that a vulnerability in its Internet Explorer browser¹ could let hackers² gain access and user rights to their computer.

微软向用户发出警告，其Internet Explorer浏览器有一处弱点可以使黑客获得电脑的访问权限和用户权力。

The flaw affects Internet Explorer (IE) versions 6 to 11 and Microsoft said it was aware of "limited, targeted attacks" to exploit it.

According to NetMarket Share, the IE versions account for more than 50% of global browser market.

Microsoft says it is investigating the flaw and will take "appropriate" steps.

The firm, which issued a security advisory³ over the weekend, said the steps "may include providing a solution through our monthly security update release process, or an out-of-cycle security update, depending on customer needs".

XP impact

However, the issue may be of special concern to people still using the Windows XP operating system.

That is because Microsoft ended official support for that system earlier this month.

It means there will be no more official security updates and bug⁴ fixes for XP from the firm.

Cyber security firm Symantec said it had carried out tests which confirmed that "the vulnerability crashes Internet Explorer on Windows XP".

"This will be the first zero day vulnerability that will not be patched for Windows XP users," it added.

About 30% of all desktops⁵ are thought to be still running Windows XP and analysts⁶ have previously⁷ warned that those users would be vulnerable to attacks from cyber-thieves.

Microsoft has suggested businesses and consumers still using the system should upgrade to a newer alternative.

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1 browser
n.浏览者
参考例句：
View edits in a web browser.在浏览器中看编辑的效果。 I think my browser has a list of shareware links.我想在浏览器中会有一系列的共享软件链接。

2 hackers
n.计算机迷( hacker的名词复数 )；私自存取或篡改电脑资料者，电脑“黑客”
参考例句：
They think of viruses that infect an organization from the outside.They envision hackers breaking into their information vaults. 他们考虑来自外部的感染公司的病毒，他们设想黑客侵入到信息宝库中。来自《简明英汉词典》 Arranging a meeting with the hackers took weeks againoff-again email exchanges. 通过几星期电子邮件往来安排见面，他们最终同意了。来自互联网

3 advisory
adj.劝告的，忠告的，顾问的，提供咨询
参考例句：
I have worked in an advisory capacity with many hospitals.我曾在多家医院做过顾问工作。 He was appointed to the advisory committee last month.他上个月获任命为顾问委员会委员。

4 bug
n.虫子；故障；窃听器；vt.纠缠；装窃听器
参考例句：
There is a bug in the system.系统出了故障。 The bird caught a bug on the fly.那鸟在飞行中捉住了一只昆虫。

5 desktops
桌面( desktop的名词复数 )
参考例句：
You switch between these virtual desktops by clicking on the one you want to make active. 只需单击你所希望激活的桌面就可以在这些虚拟桌面之间进行切换。来自About Face 3交互设计精髓 Laptops outsell desktops for the first time in the United States. 膝上型电脑首次在美国销售量胜过桌上型电脑。

6 analysts
分析家，化验员( analyst的名词复数 )
参考例句：
City analysts forecast huge profits this year. 伦敦金融分析家预测今年的利润非常丰厚。 I was impressed by the high calibre of the researchers and analysts. 研究人员和分析人员的高素质给我留下了深刻印象。

7 previously
adv.以前，先前（地）
参考例句：
The bicycle tyre blew out at a previously damaged point.自行车胎在以前损坏过的地方又爆开了。 Let me digress for a moment and explain what had happened previously.让我岔开一会儿，解释原先发生了什么。

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