In addition to an updated Malicious Software Removal Tool, Microsoft is also planning to release six non-security,high priority updates on Microsoft Update and Windows Server Update Services and one non-security high-priority update for Windows on Windows Update.
Maximum Severity Rating:Critical
- Microsoft Security Bulletin 2
Impact of Vulnerability:Remote Code Execution
Restart Requirement: The update will not require a restart, except in certain situations.
Affected Software :Windows, DirectX, DirectShow.
- Microsoft Security Bulletin 6
Impact of Vulnerability:Remote Code Execution
Restart Requirements:The update will not require a restart, except in certain situations.
Affected Software:Windows, Windows Media Format Runtime.
- Microsoft Security Bulletin 7
Impact of Vulnerability:Remote Code Execution
Restart Requirement:The update will require a restart.
Affected Software:Windows, Internet Explorer.
Maximum Severity Rating: Important
- Microsoft Security Bulletin 1
Impact of Vulnerability:Remote Code Execution
Restart Requirement: The update will require a restart.
Affected Software:Windows.
- Microsoft Security Bulletin 3
Impact of Vulnerability:Remote Code Execution
Restart Requirement: The update will require a restart.
Affected Software: Windows.
- Microsoft Security Bulletin 4
Impact of Vulnerability:Elevation of Privilege
Restart Requirement: The update will require a restart.
Affected Software:Windows.
- Microsoft Security Bulletin 5
Impact of Vulnerability:Local Elevation of Privilege
Restart Requirement: The update will require a restart.
Affected Software:Windows.
References:
- MSRC: December 2007 Advance Notification
- TechNet: Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification for December 2007
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2 comments:
Corrine: I get so confused. I understand there is more than one way to update my operating system. I usually let the auto update download the files then I choose when and which ones I want to install.
My question is there is also a "windows update" on the computer xp pro sp2 do I need to periodically use that also? Am I getting all the updates I should be? Thanks
Great question! It prompted me to pull together a number of resources for others with the same question.
See "Understanding Microsoft Updates", at http://securitygarden.blogspot.com/2007/12/understanding-microsoft-updates.html
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