Original release date: November 11, 2008
Last revised: --
Source: US-CERT

Systems Affected

• Microsoft Windows
• Microsoft Office XP, 2003, and 2007
• Microsoft XML Core Services

Overview

Microsoft has released updates that address vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft XML Core Services.

I. Description

As part of the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for November 2008, Microsoft released updates to address vulnerabilities that affect Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft XML Core Services. The most severe vulnerabilities could allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

II. Impact

A remote, unauthenticated attacker could execute arbitrary code or cause a vulnerable application to crash.

III. Solution

Apply updates from Microsoft

Microsoft has provided updates for these vulnerabilities in the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for November 2008. The security bulletin describes any known issues related to the updates. Administrators are encouraged to note these issues and test for any potentially adverse effects. Administrators should consider using an automated update distribution system such as Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).

IV. References

• Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for November 2008 - <http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms08-nov.mspx>
• Microsoft Update - <https://www.update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/>
• Windows Server Update Services - <http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserversystem/updateservices/default.mspx>

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November 11, 2008: Initial release