Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities

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Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities

Post by Rksk » 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

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Re: Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities

Post by Saman » Wed May 11, 2011 11:56 am

Thanks!
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Re: Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities

Post by Face » Wed May 11, 2011 10:04 pm

Microsoft is going to buy skype in soon :) what will happen to our calls :P online calls :O
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Re: Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities

Post by Saman » Wed May 11, 2011 11:38 pm

I also heard that but off topic. I'll avoid violating rules ;)
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