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May 2009

3834 - Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for May 2009

ID: 3834
Date: 13/05/2009

Title: 3834 - Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for May 2009
Platform level affected:Office Application
Hardware components affected:Intel PC
Specific operating systems components affected: 32-bit Windows
Net-enabled software: Other
Security software:Other
Other software: Office Automation
Remediation Summary:Update your copy of the software with the download available from the supplier.
Vendors affected:Microsoft
Applications affected:Microsoft Office PowerPoint
Adversity source: Unknown
Attack Vector: Vulnerability exploitation
Virulence: Unknown
Warning Status: Active
Potential Damage: Remote execution/modification
Possible Duration: Open Ended
Availability of fix: Available
Type of fix: Automated Patch
Source: www.microsoft.com
Reliability of source: Trusted
Source URL: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms09-may.mspx
CVE: CVE-2009-1137, CVE-2009-1131, CVE-2009-1130, CVE-2009-1129, CVE-2009-1128, CVE-2009-0556, CVE-2009-0227, CVE-2009-0226, CVE-2009-0225, CVE-2009-0224, CVE-2009-0223, CVE-2009-0222, CVE-2009-0221, CVE-2009-0220
Abstract: Microsoft releases a free monthly security notification advising its customers of updates to its software; the latest security advisory is now available and can be found at: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms09-may.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.

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Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for May 2009
Issued: May 12, 2009
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This bulletin summary lists security bulletins released for May 2009.

The full version of the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for May 2009 can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms09-may.mspx.

With the release of the bulletins for May 2009, this bulletin summary replaces the bulletin advance notification originally issued on May 7, 2009. 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, May 13, 2009, at 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada). Register for the May 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 MS09-017
PowerPoint Bulletin

- Affected Software:
    - Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2000 Service Pack 3
    - Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2002 Service Pack 3
    - Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003 Service Pack 3
    - Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007 Service Pack 1
    - Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007 Service Pack 2
    - PowerPoint Viewer 2003
    - PowerPoint Viewer 2007 Service Pack 1
    - PowerPoint Viewer 2007 Service Pack 2
    - Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and
      PowerPoint 2007 File Formats Service Pack 1
    - Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and
      PowerPoint 2007 File Formats Service Pack 2
    Note: For Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007 Service Pack 1 and
    Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007 Service Pack 2, customers also
    need to install the security update for Microsoft Office
    Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File
    Formats Service Pack 1 and Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack
    for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats Service Pack 2
    to be protected from the vulnerabilities described in this
    bulletin.

    The updates for Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac, Microsoft Office
    2008 for Mac, Open XML File Format Converter for Mac, Microsoft
    Works 8.5, Microsoft Works 9.0 are still in development.
    Microsoft will issue updates on the regular bulletin release
    cycle for these product lines when testing is complete to ensure
    quality.

    Microsoft is able to release this current update because we have
    updates ready on the regular bulletin release cycle for an
    entire product line to address the vast majority of customers at
    risk. We are aware of active exploitation on versions of
    Microsoft Office PowerPoint running on Windows operating systems.

- 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.
Includes all Windows content.
* http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/wsus/dd573344.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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