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National Cyber Alert System
Technical Cyber Security Alert TA08-099A
Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
Original release date: April 8, 2008
Last revised: --
Source: US-CERT
Systems Affected
* Microsoft Windows
* Microsoft Internet Explorer
* Microsoft Office
Overview
Microsoft has released updates that address vulnerabilities in
Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer, and Office.
I. Description
Microsoft has released updates to address vulnerabilities that affect
Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer, and Office as part of the
Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for April 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 April
2008 security bulletin. 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
* US-CERT Vulnerability Notes for Microsoft April 2008 updates -
<http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/byid?searchview&query=ms08-apr>
* Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for April 2008 -
<http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms08-apr.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
April 8, 2008: Initial release
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