US-CERT Technical Cyber Security Alert TA08-225A -- Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities

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	   National Cyber Alert System
   
   Technical Cyber Security Alert TA08-225A


Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities

   Original release date: August 12, 2008
   Last revised: --
   Source: US-CERT

Systems Affected

     * Microsoft Windows
     * Microsoft Internet Explorer
     * Microsoft Office including Access, Excel, and Word

Overview

   Microsoft has released updates that address vulnerabilities in Microsoft
   Windows, Office, and Internet Explorer.

I. Description

   Microsoft  has released updates to address vulnerabilities that affect
   Microsoft Windows, Office, Internet Explorer, and other related components
   as part of the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for August 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 or cause a
   vulnerable application to crash.

III. Solution

Apply updates from Microsoft

   Microsoft has provided updates for these vulnerabilities in the August 2008
   Security Bulletin Summary. 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 August 2008 updates -
   <http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/byid?searchview&query=ms08-aug>

 * Microsoft   Security   Bulletin   Summary   for   August   2008  -
   <http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms08-aug.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

   August 12, 2008: Initial release
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