ID: 3734
Date: 10/12/2008
Title: 3734 - Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for December 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:Microsoft Windows
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: Automated Patch
Source: Microsoft
Reliability of source: Trusted
Source URL: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms08-dec.mspx
Abstract: Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for December 2008
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Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for December 2008
Issued: December 9, 2008
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This bulletin summary lists security bulletins released for December 2008.
The full version of the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for December 2008 can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms08-dec.mspx.
With the release of the bulletins for December 2008, this bulletin summary replaces the bulletin advance notification originally issued on December 4, 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, December 10, 2008, at 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada). Register for the December 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 MS08-071
- Affected Software:
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4
- Windows XP Service Pack 2 and
Windows XP Service Pack 3
- Windows XP Professional x64 Edition and
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2
- Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 and
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
- Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition and
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
- Windows Server 2003 with SP1 for Itanium-based Systems and
Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems
- Windows Vista and
Windows Vista Service Pack 1
- Windows Vista x64 Edition and
Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 1
- Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems
(Windows Server 2008 Server Core installation affected)
- Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems
(Windows Server 2008 Server Core installation affected)
- Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems
- Impact: Remote Code Execution
- Version Number: 1.0
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-075
- Affected Software:
- Windows Vista and
Windows Vista Service Pack 1
- Windows Vista and
Windows Vista Service Pack 1
- Windows Vista x64 Edition and
Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 1
- Windows Vista x64 Edition and
Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 1
- Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems
(Windows Server 2008 Server Core installation not affected)
- Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems
(Windows Server 2008 Server Core installation not affected)
- Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems
(Windows Server 2008 Server Core installation not affected)
- Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems
(Windows Server 2008 Server Core installation not affected)
- Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems
- Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems
- Impact: Remote Code Execution
- Version Number: 1.0
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-073
- Affected Software:
- Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack 4 when installed on
Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4
- Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 when installed on
Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4
- Internet Explorer 6 for
Windows XP Service Pack 2 and
Windows XP Service Pack 3
- Internet Explorer 6 for
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition and
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2
- Internet Explorer 6 for
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 and
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
- Internet Explorer 6 for
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition and
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
- Internet Explorer 6 for
Windows Server 2003 with SP1 for Itanium-based Systems and
Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems
- Internet Explorer 7 for
Windows XP Service Pack 2 and
Windows XP Service Pack 3
- Internet Explorer 7 for
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition and
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2
- Internet Explorer 7 for
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 and
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
- Internet Explorer 7 for
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition and
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
- Internet Explorer 7 for
Windows Server 2003 with SP1 for Itanium-based Systems and
Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems
- Internet Explorer 7 in
Windows Vista and
Windows Vista Service Pack 1
- Internet Explorer 7 in
Windows Vista x64 Edition and
Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 1
- Internet Explorer 7 in
Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems
(Windows Server 2008 Server Core installation not affected)
- Internet Explorer 7 in
Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems
(Windows Server 2008 Server Core installation not affected)
- Internet Explorer 7 in
Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems
- Impact: Remote Code Execution
- Version Number: 1.0
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-070
- Affected Software:
- Microsoft Office FrontPage 2002 Service Pack 3
(Only applies to FrontPage 2002 Service Pack 3
versions in Chinese Simplified (China),
Chinese Pan (Hong Kong),
Chinese Traditional (Taiwan),
and Korean)
- Microsoft Office Project 2003 Service Pack 3
- Microsoft Office Project 2007
- Microsoft Office Project 2007 Service Pack 1
- Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 Runtime Extended Files
- Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2002 Service Pack 1
- Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2003 Service Pack 1
- Microsoft Visual FoxPro 8.0 Service Pack 1
- Microsoft Visual FoxPro 9.0 Service Pack 1
- Microsoft Visual FoxPro 9.0 Service Pack 2
- Impact: Remote Code Execution
- Version Number: 1.0
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-072
- Affected Software:
- Microsoft Office Word 2000 Service Pack 3
- Microsoft Office Word 2002 Service Pack 3
- Microsoft Office Word 2003 Service Pack 3
- Microsoft Office Word 2007
- Microsoft Office Outlook 2007
- Microsoft Office Word 2007 Service Pack 1
- Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 Service Pack 1
- Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac
- Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac
- Open XML File Format Converter for Mac
- Microsoft Works 8
(In order to be offered this security update, customers
running Microsoft Works 8.0 must first update to Works 8.5 as
described in http://www.microsoft.com/products/works/
international/update_1001.mspx. This includes all
customers using Microsoft Works 8.0, Works Suite 2004, and
Works Suite 2005. For customers running Works Suite 2006,
Works 8.5 is already included.)
- Microsoft Office Word Viewer 2003
- Microsoft Office Word Viewer 2003 Service Pack 3
- Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint 2007 File Formats
- Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint 2007 File Formats Service Pack 1
- Impact: Remote Code Execution
- Version Number: 1.0
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-074
- Affected Software:
- Microsoft Office Excel 2000 Service Pack 3
- Microsoft Office Excel 2002 Service Pack 3
- Microsoft Office Excel 2003 Service Pack 3
- Microsoft Office Excel 2007
- Microsoft Office Excel 2007 Service Pack 1
- Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac
- Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac
- Open XML File Format Converter for Mac
- Microsoft Office Excel Viewer 2003
- Microsoft Office Excel Viewer 2003 Service Pack 3
- Microsoft Office Excel Viewer
- Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint 2007 File Formats
- Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint 2007 File Formats Service Pack 1
- Impact: Remote Code Execution
- Version Number: 1.0
Important Security Bulletins
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Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-077
- Affected Software:
- Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007
(32-bit editions)
- Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Service Pack 1
(32-bit editions)
- Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007
(64-bit editions)
- Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Service Pack 1
(64-bit editions)
- Microsoft Search Server 2008
(32-bit editions)
(Includes Microsoft Search Server 2008 Express (32-bit))
- Microsoft Search Server 2008
(64-bit editions)
(Includes Microsoft Search Server 2008 Express (64-bit))
- Impact: Elevation of Privilege
- Version Number: 1.0
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-076
- Affected Software:
- Windows Media Player 6.4 on
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Service Pack 4
- Windows Media Format Runtime 7.1 and
Windows Media Format Runtime 9.0 on
Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4
- Windows Media Services 4.1 on
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Service Pack 4
- Windows Media Player 6.4 on
Windows XP Service Pack 2 and
Windows XP Service Pack 3
- Windows Media Format Runtime 9.0,
Windows Media Format Runtime 9.5, and
Windows Media Format Runtime 11 on
Windows XP Service Pack 2 only
- Windows Media Format Runtime 9.0,
Windows Media Format Runtime 9.5, and
Windows Media Format Runtime 11 on
Windows XP Service Pack 3 only
- Windows Media Player 6.4 on
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition and
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2
- Windows Media Format Runtime 9.5 and
Windows Media Format Runtime 11 on
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition and
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2
- Windows Media Format Runtime 9.5 x64 Edition on
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition and
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2
- Windows Media Format Runtime 11 x64 Edition on
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition and
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2
- Windows Media Player 6.4 on
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 and
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
- Windows Media Format Runtime 9.5 on
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 and
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
- Windows Media Services 9 Series on
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 and
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
- Windows Media Player 6.4 on
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition and
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
- Windows Media Format Runtime 9.5 on
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition and
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
- Windows Media Format Runtime 9.5 x64 Edition on
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition and
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
- Windows Media Format Runtime 11 x64 Edition on
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition and
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
- Windows Media Services 9 Series on
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition and
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
- Windows Media Format Runtime 11 on
Windows Vista and
Windows Vista Service Pack 1
- Windows Media Format Runtime 11 on
Windows Vista x64 Edition and
Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 1
- Windows Media Format Runtime 11 on
Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems
- Windows Media Services 2008 on
Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems
(Windows Server 2008 Server Core installation affected)
- Windows Media Format Runtime 11 on
Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems
- Windows Media Services 2008 on
Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems
(Windows Server 2008 Server Core installation affected)
- Impact: Remote Code Execution
- Version Number: 1.0
Other Information
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Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool:
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Microsoft has released 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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Please see:
* http://support.microsoft.com/kb/894199: Microsoft Knowledge Base
Article 894199, Description of Software Update Services and
Windows Server Update Services changes in content for 2008.
Includes all Windows content.
* http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/wsus/bb466214.aspx: New,
Revised, and Released Updates for Microsoft Products Other Than
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Active Protections Program (MAPP) ===========================================
To improve security protections for customers, Microsoft provides vulnerability information to major security software providers in advance of each monthly security update release. Security software providers can then use this vulnerability information to provide updated protections to customers via their security software or devices, such as antivirus, network-based intrusion detection systems, or host-based intrusion prevention systems. To determine whether active protections are available from security software providers, please visit the active protections Web sites provided by program partners, listed at http://www.microsoft.com/security/msrc/mapp/partners.mspx.
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, PGP is not required for reading security notifications, reading security bulletins, or installing security updates. You can obtain the MSRC public PGP key at https://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/pgp.mspx.
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