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July 2008

3653 - Microsoft July Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities

ID: 3653
Date: 08/07/2008

Title: 3653 - Microsoft July Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
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
Remediation Summary:Update your copy of the software with the download available from the supplier.
Vendors affected:Microsoft
Applications affected:Windows, Windows Server, Microsoft SQL Server, and Microsoft Outlook Web Access
Adversity source: Unknown
Attack Vector: Vulnerability exploitation
Virulence: Unknown
Warning Status: Imminent
Potential Damage: Remote execution/modification
Possible Duration: Unknown
Availability of fix: Available
Type of fix: Patch
Source: US-CERT & Microsoft
Reliability of source: Trusted
Source URL: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms08-jul.mspx
Abstract: This Microsoft summary lists security bulletins released for July 2008.

National Cyber Alert System
Technical Cyber Security Alert TA08-190A

Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities

   Original release date: July 8, 2008
   Last revised: --
   Source: US-CERT

Systems Affected

     * Microsoft Windows
     * Microsoft Windows Server
     * Microsoft SQL Server
     * Microsoft Outlook Web Access

Overview

   Microsoft has released updates that address vulnerabilities in Microsoft
   Windows, Windows Server, Microsoft SQL Server, and Microsoft Outlook Web
   Access.

I. Description

   Microsoft has released updates to address vulnerabilities that affect
   Microsoft Windows, Windows Server, Microsoft SQL Server, and Microsoft
   Outlook Web Access as part of the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for
   July 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 July 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 July 2008 updates -
<http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/byid?searchview&query=ms08-jul>

* Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for July 2008 -
<http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms08-jul.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/TA08-190A.html>
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   Feedback can be directed to US-CERT Technical Staff. Please send
   email to <cert@cert.org> with "TA08-190A Feedback VU#561331" in the
   subject.
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Revision History

July 8, 2008: Initial release

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