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National Cyber Alert System
Technical Cyber Security Alert TA10-285A
Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
Original release date: October 12, 2010
Last revised: --
Source: US-CERT
Systems Affected
* Microsoft Windows
* Microsoft Office
* Internet Explorer
Overview
There are multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft
Office, and Internet Explorer. Microsoft has released updates to
address these vulnerabilities.
I. Description
The Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for October 2010 describes
multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office,
and Internet Explorer. Microsoft has released updates to address
the vulnerabilities.
II. Impact
A remote, unauthenticated attacker could execute arbitrary code or
cause a vulnerable system or application to crash.
III. Solution
Apply updates
Microsoft has provided updates for these vulnerabilities in the
Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for October 2010. That bulletin
describes any known issues related to the updates. Administrators
are encouraged to note these issues and test for any potentially
adverse effects. In addition, administrators should consider using
an automated update distribution system such as Windows Server
Update Services (WSUS).
IV. References
* Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for October 2010 -
<http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms10-oct.mspx>
* Microsoft Windows Server Update Services -
<http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/wsus/default.aspx>
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Revision History
October 12, 2010: Initial release
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