October 2008

ID: 3701
Date: 15/10/2008

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Title: 3701 - Microsoft Security Advisory - Cumulative Security Update of ActiveX Kill Bits
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:Microsoft and third party
Adversity source: Unknown
Attack Vector: Vulnerability exploitation
Virulence: Unknown
Warning Status: Active
Potential Damage: Remote execution/modification
Possible Duration: Unknown
Availability of fix: Available
Type of fix: Patch
Source: Microsoft
Reliability of source: Trusted
Source URL: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/956391.mspx
Abstract:

Microsoft has released a Security Advisory which advises users to install a Cumulative Security Update of ActiveX Kill Bits for third party software. It also sets the kill bits for ActiveX controls addressed in previous Microsoft Security Bulletins.

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Title: Microsoft Security Advisory Notification
Issued: October 14, 2008
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Security Advisories Updated or Released Today ==============================================

 * Microsoft Security Advisory (956391)
  - Title: Cumulative Security Update of ActiveX Kill Bits
  - http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/956391.mspx
  - Revision Note: Advisory Published.   

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