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National Cyber Alert System

 

Technical Cyber Security Alert TA08-134A

 

 

Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities

 

Original release date: May 13, 2008

Last revised: --

Source: US-CERT

 

Systems Affected

 

* Microsoft Windows

* Microsoft Office

* Microsoft Jet Database Engine

* Microsoft Windows Live OneCare

* Microsoft Antigen

* Microsoft Windows Defender

* Microsoft Forefront Security

 

Overview

 

Microsoft has released updates that address vulnerabilities in

Microsoft Windows, Office, Jet Database Engine, Windows Live OneCare,

Antigen, Windows Defender, and Forefront Security.

 

 

I. Description

 

Microsoft has released updates to address vulnerabilities that affect

Microsoft Windows, Office, Jet Database Engine, Windows Live OneCare,

Antigen, Windows Defender, and Forefront Security as part of the

Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for May 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, gain

elevated privileges, or cause a denial of service.

 

 

III. Solution

 

Apply updates from Microsoft

 

Microsoft has provided updates for these vulnerabilities in the May

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

 

* US-CERT Vulnerability Notes for Microsoft May 2008 updates -

<http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/byid?searchview&query=ms08-may>

* Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for May 2008 -

<http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms08-may.mspx>

* Microsoft Update -

<https://www.update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/>

* Windows Server Update Services -

 

<http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserversystem/updateservices/default.mspx>

 

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The most recent version of this document can be found at:

 

<http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-134A.html>

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Feedback can be directed to US-CERT Technical Staff. Please send

email to <cert@cert.org> with "TA08-134A Feedback VU#534907" in the

subject.

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Revision History

 

May 13, 2008: Initial release

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