Microsoft July 2012 Security Bulletin Release

Microsoft released nine (9) bulletins, of which three bulletins are identified as Critical and the remaining as Important.  Several of the updates require a restart.

The bulletins address sixteen (16) vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, and Visual Basic for Applications. 

Note:  MS12-043 (Microsoft XML Core Services) addresses the issues in Security Advisory 2719615.  This critical update affects all supported versions of Windows.  If you installed the Microsoft Fix it solution described in the Security Advisory, apply the Disable solution,  Microsoft Fix it 50898, after installing the security update.

Security Bulletins

Bulletin No.	Bulletin Title	Bulletin KB
MS12-043	Vulnerability in Windows	2722479
MS12-044	Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer	2719177
MS12-045	Vulnerability in Windows	2698365
MS12-046	Vulnerability in Office	2707960
MS12-047	Vulnerabilities in Windows	2718523
MS12-048	Vulnerability in Windows	2691442
MS12-049	Vulnerability in Windows	2655992
MS12-050	Vulnerabilities in Office	2695502
MS12-051	Vulnerability in Office	2721015

Support

The following additional information is provided in the Security Bulletin:

• The affected software listed have been tested to determine which versions are affected. Other versions are past their support life cycle. To determine the support life cycle for your software version, visit Microsoft Support Lifecycle.
• Security solutions for IT professionals: TechNet Security Troubleshooting and Support
• Help protect your computer that is running Windows from viruses and malware: Virus Solution and Security Center
• Local support according to your country: International Support

References

• MSRC: Gadgets, certificate housekeeping and the July 2012 bulletins
• TechNet: Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for July 2012
• Security and Safety Center:  Microsoft security updates for July 2012 

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