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US-CERT Technical Cyber Security Alert TA08-288A -- Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities

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National Cyber Alert System

Technical Cyber Security Alert TA08-288A


Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities

Original release date: October 14, 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 Microsoft Office.


I. Description

Microsoft has released updates to address vulnerabilities that affect
Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer, and Microsoft Office as part of the
Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for October 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 October 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

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The most recent version of this document can be found at:

<http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-288A.html>
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Feedback can be directed to US-CERT Technical Staff. Please send
email to <ce...@cert.org> with "TA08-288A Feedback " in the
subject.
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Revision History

October 14, 2008: Initial release.


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