Advance Notice: September 2009 Microsoft Security Bulletin Release

On September 08, 2009, Microsoft is planning to release five new security bulletins, each identified as having a maximum severity rating of Critical. The full version of the Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification for this month can be found at the TechNet link below.

It was announced at the MSRC Blog that the Microsoft Security Update Guide has been re-written for IT professionals:

"to better understand and use Microsoft security update release information, processes, communications, and tools – and how to manage organizational risk and develop a repeatable, effective deployment mechanism for security updates."

New Security Bulletin Overview:

• Bulletin ID: Bulletin 1

Vulnerability Impact: Remote Code Execution
Restart Requirement: May require restart
Affected Software: Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2008

• Bulletin ID: Bulletin 2

Vulnerability Impact: Remote Code Execution
Restart Requirement: Requires restart
Affected Software: Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008

• Bulletin ID: Bulletin 3

Vulnerability Impact: Remote Code Execution
Restart Requirement: May require restart
Affected Software: Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2008

• Bulletin ID: Bulletin 4

Vulnerability Impact: Remote Code Execution
Restart Requirement: Requires restart
Affected Software: Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2008

• Bulletin ID: Bulletin 5

Vulnerability Impact: Remote Code Execution
Restart Requirement: May require restart
Affected Software: Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003

References:

• MSRC: September 2009 bulletin Release
• TechNet: Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification for September 2009

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