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November 2007

3463 - Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for November 2007

ID: 3463
Date: 13/11/2007

Title: 3463 - Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for November 2007
Platform level affected:Net Application - Client
Specific operating systems components affected: 32-bit Windows
Other software: Web Browser
Remediation Summary:Update your copy of the software with the download available from the supplier.
Vendors affected:Microsoft
Applications affected:XP
Adversity source: Unknown
Attack Vector: Vulnerability exploitation
Virulence: Unknown
Warning Status: Imminent
Potential Damage: Remote execution/modification
Possible Duration: Open Ended
Availability of fix: Available
Type of fix: Patch
Source: Microsoft
Reliability of source: Trusted
Source URL: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms07-nov.mspx
Abstract: Details of the November security advisories released by Microsoft

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Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for November 2007
Issued: November 13, 2007
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This bulletin summary lists security bulletins released for November 2007.

The full version of the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for November 2007 can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms07-nov.mspx.

With the release of the bulletins for November 2007, this bulletin summary replaces the bulletin advance notification originally issued on November 8, 2007. For more information about the bulletin advance notification service, see http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/advance.mspx.

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Microsoft is hosting a webcast to address customer questions on these bulletins on Wednesday, November 14, 2007, at 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada). Register for the November 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 MS07-061

- Affected Software:
    - 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

- Impact: Remote Code Execution
- Version Number: 1.0

Important Security Bulletins
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Microsoft Security Bulletin MS07-062

- Affected Software:
    - Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Service Pack 4
    - 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

- Impact: Spoofing
- 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 zero non-security,
high-priority updates 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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If you receive an e-mail message that claims to be distributing a Microsoft security update, it is a hoax that may contain malware or pointers to malicious Web sites. Microsoft does not distribute security updates via e-mail.

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