Zone Alarm Fix release for patch MS08-037
Microsoft released an article recognizing the issue with Zone alarm.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/953230
originally mention on my blog a few weeks ago.
http://myitforum.com/cs2/blogs/cstauffer/archive/2008/07/09/kb951748-breaks-zone-alarm-firewall.aspx
In response to the issue Zone alarm has released a new version.
http://download.zonealarm.com/bin/free/pressReleases/2008/LossOfInternetAccessIssue.html
Workaround to Sudden Loss of Internet Access Problem
Date Published : 8 July 2008
Date Last Revised : 14 July 2008
Overview : Microsoft Update KB951748 is known to cause loss of internet access for ZoneAlarm users on Windows XP/2000. Windows Vista users are not affected.
Impact : Sudden loss of internet access
Platforms Affected : ZoneAlarm Free, ZoneAlarm Pro, ZoneAlarm AntiVirus, ZoneAlarm Anti-Spyware, and ZoneAlarm Security Suite
Recommended Actions -
Download and install the latest versions which solve the loss of internet access problem here (English only):
Once you have installed the new version of your product go to "start > windows update" and re-install the Microsoft patch.
ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite
ZoneAlarm Pro
ZoneAlarm Antivirus
ZoneAlarm Anti-Spyware
ZoneAlarm Basic Firewall
- or follow the directions below.
According to Harry Waldron there are exploits in the wild so get things patched ;-)
http://myitforum.com/cs2/blogs/hwaldron/archive/2008/07/24/new-dsn-exploits-are-being-developed-patch-your-servers-now.aspx
Chris Stauffer <><