Alert (TA11-221A)
Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
Systems Affected
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Office
- Internet Explorer
- .NET Framework
- Microsoft Developer Tools
Overview
There are multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, .NET Framework, and Microsoft Developer Tools. Microsoft has released updates to address these vulnerabilities.
Description
The Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for August 2011 describes multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, .NET Framework, and Microsoft Developer Tools. Microsoft has released updates to address these 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
Apply updates
Microsoft has provided updates for
these vulnerabilities in the Microsoft
Security Bulletin Summary for August 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 August 2011 - http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms11-aug.mspx
- Microsoft Windows Server Update Services - http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/wsus/default.aspx
Revision History
- August 09, 2011: Initial release
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