Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
Posted: Wed May 11, 2011 10:24 am
Systems Affected
* Microsoft Windows
* Microsoft Office
Overview
There are multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows and Office.
Microsoft has released updates to address these vulnerabilities.
The Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for May 2011 describes
multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows and Office. Microsoft
has released updates to address the vulnerabilities.
Impact
A remote, unauthenticated attacker could execute arbitrary code,
cause a denial of service, or gain unauthorized access to your
files or system.
Solution/workarounds
Apply updates
Microsoft has provided updates for these vulnerabilities in the
Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for May 2011. 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).
References
* Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for May 2011 -
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/securi ... 1-may.mspx
* Microsoft Windows Server Update Services -
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/wsus/default.aspx
Source-SLCERT Alert
* Microsoft Windows
* Microsoft Office
Overview
There are multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows and Office.
Microsoft has released updates to address these vulnerabilities.
The Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for May 2011 describes
multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows and Office. Microsoft
has released updates to address the vulnerabilities.
Impact
A remote, unauthenticated attacker could execute arbitrary code,
cause a denial of service, or gain unauthorized access to your
files or system.
Solution/workarounds
Apply updates
Microsoft has provided updates for these vulnerabilities in the
Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for May 2011. 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).
References
* Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for May 2011 -
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/securi ... 1-may.mspx
* Microsoft Windows Server Update Services -
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/wsus/default.aspx
Source-SLCERT Alert