Alert (TA13-008A)
Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
Systems Affected
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Server Software
- Microsoft .NET Framework
- Microsoft Developer Tools
Overview
Select Microsoft software products contain multiple vulnerabilities. Microsoft has released updates to address these vulnerabilities.
Description
The Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for January 2013 describes multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft software. 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
Apply Updates
Microsoft has provided updates for
these vulnerabilities in the Microsoft
Security Bulletin Summary for January 2013, which 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). Home users are encouraged to enable automatic
updates.
References
- Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for January 2013
- Microsoft Windows Server Update Services
- Microsoft Update
- Microsoft Update Overview
- Turn Automatic Updating On or Off
Revision History
- January 08, 2013: Initial release
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