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        National Cyber Alert System

     Technical Cyber Security Alert TA08-288A


Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities

   Original release date: October 14, 2008
   Last revised: --
   Source: US-CERT


Systems Affected

     * Microsoft Windows
     * Microsoft Internet Explorer
     * Microsoft Office


Overview

   Microsoft has released updates that address vulnerabilities in Microsoft
   Windows, Internet Explorer, and Microsoft Office.


I. Description

   Microsoft has released updates to address vulnerabilities that affect
   Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer, and Microsoft Office as part of the
   Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for October 2008. The most severe
   vulnerabilities could allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute
   arbitrary code. For more information, see the US-CERT Vulnerability Notes
   Database.


II. Impact

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


III. Solution

   Apply updates from Microsoft
   
   Microsoft has provided updates for these
   vulnerabilities in the October 2008 Security Bulletin Summary. 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

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  email to <cert@cert.org> with "TA08-288A Feedback " in the
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  Revision History
  
  October 14, 2008: Initial release.
  
 
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