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Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities

Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities

Original release date:
Last revised: --
Source: US-CERT


Systems Affected

* Microsoft Windows and Windows Server
* Microsoft Internet Explorer
* Microsoft Office
* Microsoft .NET Framework
* Microsoft Silverlight
* Microsoft SQL Server
* Microsoft Developer Tools
* Microsoft Forefront


Overview

Microsoft has released updates to address vulnerabilities in
Microsoft Windows and Windows Server, Internet Explorer, Office,
.NET Framework, Silverlight, SQL Server, Developer Tools, and
Forefront.


I. Description

Microsoft has released multiple security bulletins for critical
vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows and Windows Server, Internet
Explorer, Office, .NET Framework, Silverlight, SQL Server,
Developer Tools, and Forefront. These bulletins are described in
the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for October 2009.


II. Impact

A remote, unauthenticated attacker could execute arbitrary code,
gain elevated privileges, or cause a vulnerable application to
crash.


III. Solution

Apply updates from Microsoft

Microsoft has provided updates for these vulnerabilities in the
Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for October 2009. The security
bulletin describes any known issues related to the updates.
Administrators are encouraged to note these issues and test for any
potentially adverse effects. Administrators should consider using
an automated update distribution system such as Windows Server
Update Services (WSUS).


IV. References

* Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for October 2009 -
<http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms09-oct.mspx>

* Microsoft Windows Server Update Services -
<http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/wsus/default.aspx>

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