| TA09-342A: Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities Original release date: December 08, 2009
Last revised: --
Source: US-CERT
Systems Affected - Microsoft Windows and Windows Server
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Microsoft Office Word, Works, and Project
Overview Microsoft has released updates to address vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Windows Server, Internet Explorer, and Microsoft Office.
I. Description Microsoft has released multiple security bulletins for critical vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Windows Server, Internet Explorer, and Microsoft Office. These bulletins are described in the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for December 2009.
II. Impact A remote, unauthenticated attacker could execute arbitrary code, gain elevated privileges, 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 December 2009. 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
Feedback can be directed to US-CERT.
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Revision History December 08, 2009: Initial release
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