Security Advisories 953839 and 954960

New Security Advisory 953839

Microsoft is releasing a new set of ActiveX kill bits with Security Advisory 953839 (http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/953839.mspx). The update includes kill bits for the following third-party software:

• Aurigma Image Uploader. Aurigma has issued an advisory and an update that addresses vulnerabilities. Please see the advisory from Aurigma for more information. These kill bits are being set at the request of the owner of the ActiveX control. Customers who require support should contact Aurigma. The class identifiers (CLSIDs) for this ActiveX control are as listed in the Frequently Asked Questions section of this advisory.

• HP Instant Support. HP has issued an advisory and an update that addresses vulnerabilities. Please see the advisory from HP for more information and download locations. This kill bits are being set at the request of the owner of the ActiveX control. Customers who require support should contact HP. The class identifiers (CLSIDs) for this ActiveX control are as listed in the Frequently Asked Questions section of this advisory.

For more information about installing this update, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 953839 which includes answers to questions regarding the KB update.


Revised Security Advisory 954960

Microsoft updated Security Advisory 954960, "Microsoft Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) Blocked from Deploying Security Updates", on August 12, 2008 to communicate that the updated packages released via the Microsoft Download Center on August 1, 2008 are now also available via Microsoft Update. Customers who have already successfully installed the update do not need to reinstall.

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