The problem IS Microsoft

I disagree- Msft is not a responsible company, 6 month delay is not acceptable.
'Critical' flaw in Windows, warns Microsoft
Last Updated Tue, 10 Feb 2004 22:00:53
WASHINGTON - Microsoft warned customers Tuesday about a serious security problem with its Windows software, saying users should download a patch immediately.
In its monthly security bulletin, the world's largest software maker said Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP software, along with Windows NT Server, Server 2000 and Server 2003 were affected.
It could allow hackers to break into computers and steal or delete files.
The company, which said it learned about the problem six months ago, called the threat "critical," its highest rating.
The flaw is "an extremely deep and pervasive technology in Windows," said Microsoft security executive Stephen Toulouse.
Customers can download a patch on Microsoft's website.
"It is a critical situation so we'd ask people to address it as promptly as they can," said Jill Schoolenberg, a spokesperson for Microsoft Canada.
eEye Digital Security Inc. discovered the Windows flaw in July 2003, but agreed to keep quiet until Microsoft fixed the problem.
A spokesperson for eEye Digital called the six-month period it took Microsoft to inform the public "totally unacceptable," saying Windows users were vulnerable during that time.