ID: 3419
Date: 10 October 2007 09:13
Title: 3419 - Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for October 2007
Abstract: Release of Microsoft's monthly summary of security advisories
Vendors affected:Microsoft Corporation
Applications affected:Office, Word, Server 2003, Sharepoint
Availability of fix: Available
Type of fix: Patch
Source: Microsoft Corporation
Reliability of source: Trusted
Source URL: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms07-oct.mspx
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Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for October 2007
Issued: October 9, 2007
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This is bulletin summary lists security bulletins released for October 2007.
The full version of the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for October 2007 can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms07-oct.mspx.
With the release of the bulletins for October 2007, this bulletin summary replaces the bulletin advance notification originally issued on October 4, 2007. For more information about the bulletin advance notification service, see http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/advance.mspx.
To receive automatic notifications whenever Microsoft Security Bulletins are issued, subscribe to Microsoft Technical Security Notifications on http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/notify.mspx.
Microsoft is hosting a webcast to address customer questions on these bulletins on Wednesday, October 10, 2007, at 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada). Register for the October Security Bulletin Webcast at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/summary.mspx.
Microsoft also provides information to help customers prioritize monthly security updates with any non-security, high-priority updates that are being released on the same day as the monthly security updates. Please see the section, Other Information.
Critical Security Bulletins
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Microsoft Security Bulletin MS07-055
- Affected Software:
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4
- Windows XP Service Pack 2
- Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1
- Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
- Impact: Remote Code Execution
- Version Number: 1.0
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS07-056
- Affected Software:
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4
- Windows XP Service Pack 2
- Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2
- Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1
- Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
- Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition
- Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
- Windows Server 2003 with SP1 for Itanium-based Systems
- Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems
- Windows Vista
- Windows Vista x64 Edition
- Impact: Remote Code Execution
- Version Number: 1.0
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS07-057
- Affected Software:
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4
- Windows XP Service Pack 2
- Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
- Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2
- Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1
- Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
- Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition
- Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
- Windows Server 2003 with SP1 for Itanium-based Systems
- Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems
- Windows Vista
- Windows Vista x64 Edition
- Impact: Remote Code Execution
- Version Number: 1.0
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS07-060
- Affected Software:
- Microsoft Word 2000 Service Pack 3
- Microsoft Word 2002 Service Pack 3
- Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac
- Impact: Remote Code Execution
- Version Number: 1.0
Important Security Bulletins
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Microsoft Security Bulletin MS07-058
- Affected Software:
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4
- Windows XP Service Pack 2
- Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
- Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2
- Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1
- Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
- Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition
- Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
- Windows Server 2003 with SP1 for Itanium-based Systems
- Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems
- Windows Vista
- Windows Vista x64 Edition
- Impact: Denial of Service
- Version Number: 1.0
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS07-059
- Affected Software:
- Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1
- Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
- Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition
- Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
- Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007
- Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 x64 Edition
- Impact: Elevation of Privilege
- Version Number: 1.0
Other Information
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Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool:
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Microsoft will release an updated version of the Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool on Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Windows Server Update Services, and the Download Center.
Non-Security, High-Priority Updates on MU, WU, and WSUS:
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For this month:
* Microsoft is planning to release three non-security,
high-priority updates on Microsoft Update (MU) and
Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).
* Microsoft is planning to release one non-security,
high-priority update for Windows on Windows Update (WU).
Note that this information pertains only to non-security, high-priority updates on Microsoft Update, Windows Update, and Windows Server Update Services, and released on the same day as the Security Bulletin Summary. Information will not be provided about non-security updates released on other days.
Recognize and avoid fraudulent e-mail to Microsoft customers:
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