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National Cyber Alert System
Technical Cyber Security Alert TA08-043C
Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
Original release date: February 12, 2008
Last revised: February 12, 2008
Source: US-CERT
Systems Affected
* Microsoft Windows
* Microsoft Internet Explorer
* Microsoft Office
* Microsoft Visual Basic
* Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS)
Overview
Microsoft has released updates that address critical vulnerabilities
in Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer, Office, Visual Basic and
Internet Information Services (IIS). Exploitation of these
vulnerabilities could allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to
execute arbitrary code, gain elevated privileges, or crash a
vulnerable system.
I. Description
Microsoft has released updates to address vulnerabilities that affect
Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer, Office, Visual Basic and
Internet Information Services (IIS) as part of the Microsoft Security
Bulletin Summary for February 2008. The most severe vulnerabilities
could allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary
code. For more information, see the US-CERT Vulnerability Notes
Database.
II. Impact
A remote, unauthenticated attacker could execute arbitrary code, gain
elevated privileges, or cause a denial of service.
III. Solution
Apply updates from Microsoft
Microsoft has provided updates for these vulnerabilities in the
February 2008 security bulletins. The security bulletins describe 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
* US-CERT Vulnerability Notes for Microsoft February 2008 updates - <http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/byid?searchview&query=ms08-feb>
* Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for February 2008 - <http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms08-feb.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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Revision History
February 12, 2008: Initial release
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