[TinFoilHatMan]

Yes, there is a valid reason *everyone* is saying the same thing.
This is the official microsoft bulletin.

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms08-oct.mspx

The concensus in the security arena is that, were it properly "weaponized", this vulnerability could rival Sasser/Blaster/nachi/welchia.

In short, patch now.

Jean "TinFoiHatMan"