October 2005

ID: 00922
Ref: 862/2005
Date: 20 October 2005:14:57:56
Version: 1

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Title: Microsoft Security Bulletin Minor Revisions MS05-050, MS05-052
Abstract: Two bulletins have undergone a minor revision increment.
Vendors affected: Microsoft
Operating systems affected: Microsoft

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Title: Microsoft Security Bulletin Minor Revisions
Issued: October 19, 2005
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Summary
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The following bulletins have undergone a minor revision increment.
Please see the appropriate bulletin for more details.

* MS05-050
* MS05-052

Bulletin Information:
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* MS05-050
- http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS05-050.mspx
- Reason for revision: Bulletin updated for the following: Caveats
and FAQ were updated to reflect the available Microsoft
Knowledge Base Article 909596 and to clarify a known issue that
affected Windows 2000 SP4 customers who were running DirectX. In
the "Frequently asked questions (FAQ) related to this security
update" section, updated the "What updates does this release
replace" question to make it clearer with regards to DirectX and
Windows 2000. Added information about Windows XP Professional
x64 Edition to the "File Information" section under "Windows XP
(all versions)". Revised the "DirectX Standalone" "Registry Key

Verification" for all versions.
- Originally posted: October 11, 2005
- Updated: October 19, 2005
- Bulletin Severity Rating: Critical
- Version: 1.2

* MS05-052
- http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS05-052.mspx
- Reason for revision: Bulletin updated to revise the install
registry key name for the Windows Server 2003 security update.
- Originally posted: October 11, 2005
- Updated: October 19, 2005
- Bulletin Severity Rating: Critical
- Version: 1.2

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Support:
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International customers can get support from their local Microsoft
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Additional Resources:
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* 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/

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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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