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Ten new security holes in Windows XP Service Pack 2 have been discovered, so get ready to insert new patches into your patch management schedule. Microsoft recently announced their Security Bulletin Advance Notification Program, which gives administrators a several days advance notice of upcoming patches, however these new security holes were announced by security product maker Finjan Software. 

Finjan said their Malicious Code Research Center discovered the new vulnerabilities, at least some of which are very dangerous. A spokesperson for the company said "Finjan has provided Microsoft with full technical details concerning the vulnerabilities [... ]and has been assisting Microsoft to patch these holes. In order to prevent the creation of malicious viruses and worms, Finjan will not release any
technical details about these vulnerabilities until they are fully patched by Microsoft." 

Shlomo Touboul, CEO and Founder of Finjan Software, said "Windows XP SP2 operating system is a continuation of the same Windows XP Operating System and Windows Kernel. All Windows versions have been developed with requirements for highest backward compatibility and open architecture, with maximum productivity and ease of use. In addition, Windows applications typically run with administrative permission with full and unlimited access to computer resources."

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