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January 2008

3534 - Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification for January 2008

ID: 3534
Date: 04/01/2008

Title: 3534 - Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification for January 2008
Platform level affected:Operating System
Hardware components affected:Intel PC
Specific operating systems components affected: 32-bit Windows
Net-enabled software: Other
Security software:Other
Other software: Other
Remediation Summary:Update your copy of the software with the download available from the supplier.
Vendors affected:Microsoft
Applications affected:Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003, Vista
Adversity source: Unknown
Attack Vector: Vulnerability exploitation
Virulence: Unknown
Warning Status: Active
Potential Damage: Remote execution/modification
Possible Duration: Open Ended
Availability of fix: Future
Type of fix: Patch
Source: Microsoft
Reliability of source: Trusted
Source URL: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms08-jan.mspx
Abstract: Advance notification of two security bulletins that Microsoft is intending to release on 8th January 2008.

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Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification for January 2008

Issued: January 3, 2008

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This is an advance notification of two security bulletins that Microsoft is intending to release on January 8, 2008.

The full version of the Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification for January 2008 can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms08-jan.mspx.

This bulletin advance notification will be replaced with the January bulletin summary on January 8, 2008. 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 will host a webcast to address customer questions on these bulletins on Wednesday, January 9, 2008, at 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada). Register for the January 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 1

- 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

Important Security Bulletins

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Microsoft Security Bulletin 2

- 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

- Impact: Local 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.

Note that this tool will not be distributed using Software Update Services (SUS).

Non-Security, High-Priority Updates on MU, WU, and WSUS:

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For this month:

* Microsoft is planning to release five non-security,

high-priority updates on Microsoft Update (MU) and

Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).

* Microsoft is planning to release two non-security,

high-priority update for Windows on Windows Update (WU) and

WSUS.

Note that this information pertains only to non-security, high-priority updates on Microsoft Update, Windows Update, Windows Server Update Services, and Software Update Services 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.

The Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) uses PGP to digitally sign all security notifications. However, it is not required to read security notifications, read security bulletins, or install security updates. You can obtain the MSRC public PGP key at https://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/pgp.mspx.

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