Microsoft has released updates to address vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Office, Internet Explorer, and Forefront Edge Security as part of the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for April 2009. These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, cause a denial-of-service condition, or operate with escalated privileges.
Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool
Microsoft has released an updated version of the Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool on Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Windows Server Update Services, and the Download Center.
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Systems Affected:
* Microsoft Internet Explorer
* Microsoft Office Visio
* Microsoft Exchange and SQL Server
Overview
Microsoft has released updates that address vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows and Windows Server.
I. Description
As part of the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for February 2009, Microsoft released updates to address vulnerabilities that affect Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer, Exchange Server, SQL Server, Office, and other related components.
II. Impact
A remote, unauthenticated attacker could gain elevated privileges, execute arbitrary code or cause a vulnerable application to crash.
III. Solution
Microsoft has provided updates for these vulnerabilities in the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for February 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).
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