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What is the purpose of this alert?
As part of the monthly security bulletin release cycle, Microsoft provides advance notification to our customers on the number of new security updates being released, the products affected, the aggregate maximum severity, and information about detection tools relevant to the update. This is intended to help our customers plan for the deployment of these security updates more effectively.
On August 11, 2009, Microsoft is planning to release nine new security bulletins. Below is a summary.
NEW BULLETIN SUMMARY
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Bulletin ID |
Maximum Severity Rating |
Vulnerability Impact |
Restart Requirement |
Affected Software* |
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Bulletin 1 |
Critical |
Remote Code Execution |
May require restart |
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft ISA Server, and Microsoft BizTalk Server.
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Bulletin 2 |
Critical |
Remote Code Execution |
Requires restart |
Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, and Remote Desktop Connection Client for Mac.
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Bulletin 3 |
Critical |
Remote Code Execution |
Requires restart |
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server and Windows Server 2003
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Bulletin 4 |
Critical |
Remote Code Execution |
Requires restart |
Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2008.
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Bulletin 5 |
Critical |
Remote Code Execution |
Requires restart |
Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2008.
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Bulletin 6 |
Important |
Elevation of Privilege |
Requires restart |
Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2008.
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Bulletin 7 |
Important |
Elevation of Privilege |
Requires restart |
Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Vista.
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Bulletin 8 |
Important |
Denial of Service |
Does not require restart |
Microsoft .NET Framework on Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008.
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Bulletin 9 |
Important |
Remote Code Execution |
Requires restart |
Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2008.
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* The list of affected software in the summary table is an abstract. To see the full list of affected components please click on the "Advance Notification Web Page" link below and review the "Affected Software" section.
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Although we do not anticipate any changes, the number of bulletins, products affected, restart information, and severities are subject to change until released.
Advance Notification Web Page: The full version of the Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification for this month can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms09-aug.mspx.
Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool: Microsoft will release an updated version of the Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool on Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Windows Server Update Services, and the Download Center.
Monthly Security Bulletin Webcast: To address customer questions on these bulletins Microsoft will host a Webcast next Wednesday, at 11:00 A.M. Pacific Time (U.S. and Canada). Registration for this event and other details can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/summary.mspx.
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At this time, no additional information on these bulletins, such as details regarding the vulnerability or severity, will be made available until the bulletins are published on Tuesday.
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REGARDING INFORMATION CONSISTENCY
We strive to provide you with accurate information in static (this mail) and dynamic (Web-based) content. Microsoft's security content posted to the Web is occasionally updated to reflect late-breaking information. If this results in an inconsistency between the information here and the information in Microsoft's Web-based security content, the information in Microsoft's Web-based security content is authoritative.
If you have any questions regarding this alert please contact your Technical Account Manager or Application Development Consultant. Thank you, Microsoft CSS Security Team
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