June 2005

ID: 00480
Ref: 444/2005
Date: 10 June 2005:15:55:25
Version: 1

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Title: Microsoft Advanced Notification
Abstract:
Vendors affected: Microsoft
Operating systems affected: Microsoft
Applications affected: Microsoft

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Microsoft Advanced Notification

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As part of the monthly security bulletin release cycle, Microsoft
provides advance notification to our customers on the number of new
security updates being released, the products affected, the
aggregate maximum severity and information about detection tools
relevant to the update.



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Title: Microsoft Advanced Notification
Issued: June 09, 2005
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Summary
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As part of the monthly security bulletin release cycle, Microsoft
provides advance notification to our customers on the number of new
security updates being released, the products affected, the
aggregate maximum severity and information about detection tools
relevant to the update.

On 14 June 2005 the Microsoft Security Response Center is planning
to release:

Security Updates

- 7 Microsoft Security Bulletins affecting Microsoft Windows. The
greatest aggregate, maximum severity rating for these security
updates is Critical. Some of these updates will require a restart. 5
of these updates will be detectable using the Microsoft Baseline
Security Analyzer (MBSA), 2 of these updates will be detectable
using the Enterprise Scanning Tool (EST).

- 1 Microsoft Security Bulletin affecting Microsoft Windows and
Microsoft Services for UNIX. The greatest aggregate, maximum
severity rating for these security updates is Moderate. These
updates may require a restart. These updates will be detectable
using the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) and using the
Enterprise Scanning Tool (EST).

- 1 Microsoft Security Bulletin affecting Microsoft Exchange. The
greatest aggregate, maximum severity rating for this security update
is Important. This update will not require a restart. This update
will be detectable using the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer
(MBSA) and using the Enterprise Scanning Tool (EST).

- 1 Microsoft Security Bulletin affecting Microsoft Internet
Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server and Small Business Server.
The greatest aggregate, maximum severity rating for these security
updates is Moderate. These updates may require a restart. This
update will be detectable using the Enterprise Scanning Tool (EST).

Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool

- 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, WSUS and SUS

- Microsoft will NOT release any NON-SECURITY High-Priority Updates
for Windows on Microsoft Update (MU), Windows Update (WU), Windows
Server Update Services (WSUS) and Software Update Services (SUS).

Although we do not anticipate any changes, the number of bulletins,
products affected, restart information and severities are subject to
change until released.

Microsoft will host a webcast next week to address customer
questions on these bulletins. For more information on this webcast
please see below:
- TechNet Webcast: Information about Microsoft's June Security
Bulletins (Level 100)
- Wednesday, June 15, 2005 11:00 AM (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US &
Canada)
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http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/WebCastEventDetails.aspx?culture=e
n-US&EventID=1032275405&EventCategory=4

At this time no additional information on these bulletins such as
details regarding severity or details regarding the vulnerability
will be made available until 14 June 2005.
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Support:
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Technical support is available from Microsoft Product Support
Services at 1-866-PC SAFETY (1-866-727-2338). There is no
charge for support calls associated with security updates.
International customers can get support from their local Microsoft
subsidiaries. Phone numbers for international support can be found
at: http://support.microsoft.com/common/international.aspx

Additional Resources:
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* Microsoft has created a free monthly e-mail newsletter containing
valuable information to help you protect your network. This
newsletter provides practical security tips, topical security
guidance, useful resources and links, pointers to helpful
community resources, and a forum for you to provide feedback
and ask security-related questions.
You can sign up for the newsletter at:

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/secnews/default.mspx

* Microsoft has created a free e-mail notification service that
serves as a supplement to the Security Notification Service
(this e-mail). The Microsoft Security Notification Service:
Comprehensive Version. It provides timely notification of any
minor changes or revisions to previously released Microsoft
Security Bulletins and Security Advisories. This new service
provides notifications that are written for IT professionals and
contain technical information about the revisions to security
bulletins. To register visit the following Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/notify.mspx

* Protect your PC: Microsoft has provided information on how you
can help protect your PC at the following locations:

http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

If you receive an e-mail that claims to be distributing a
Microsoft security update, it is a hoax that may be distributing a
virus. Microsoft does not distribute security updates via e-mail.
You can learn more about Microsoft's software distribution
policies here:

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/topics/policy/swdist.mspx


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