December 2005

ID: 01079
Ref: 1013/2005
Date: 09 December 2005:14:14:09
Version: 1

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Title: Microsoft Security Response Center Bulletin - Notification Issued: December 08, 2005
Abstract: Advance notification on security updates being released on the 13 December.
Vendors affected: Microsoft
Operating systems affected: Microsoft

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Title: Microsoft Security Response Center Bulletin Notification
Issued: December 08, 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. This is intended to help our customers plan
for the deployment of these security updates more effectively.

In addition, to help customers prioritize monthly security updates
with any non-security updates released on Microsoft Update, Windows
Update, Windows Server Update Services and Software Update Services
on the same day as the monthly security bulletins, we also provide:

. Information about the release of updated versions of the
Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool.
. Information about the release of NON-SECURITY, High Priority
updates on Microsoft Update (MU), Windows Update (WU), Windows
Server Update Services (WSUS) and Software Update Services (SUS).
Note that this information will pertain ONLY to updates on Windows
Update and only about High Priority, non-security updates being
released on the same day as security updates. Information will NOT
be provided about Non-security updates released on other days.

On 13 December 2005 Microsoft is planning to release:

Security Updates
. 2 Microsoft Security Bulletin affecting Microsoft Windows. The
highest Maximum Severity rating for these is Critical. These updates
will require a restart. These updates will be detectable using the
Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA).

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 release 2 NON-SECURITY High-Priority Updates on
Windows Update (WU) and Software Update Services (SUS).
. Microsoft will release 3 NON-SECURITY High-Priority Updates on
Microsoft Update (MU) and Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)

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 Security
Bulletins (Level 100)
. Wednesday, December 14, 2005 11:00 AM (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time
(US & Canada

http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/WebCastEventDetails.aspx?Eve
ntID=1032285741&EventCategory=4&culture=en-US&CountryCode=US

At this time no additional information on these bulletins such as
details regarding severity or details regarding the vulnerability
will be made available until 13 December 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

Microsoft Support Lifecycle for Business and Developer Software
===============================================================
The Microsoft Support Lifecycle policy provides consistent and
predictable guidelines for product support availability at the
time that the product is released. Under this policy, Microsoft
will offer a minimum of ten years of support. This includes five
years of Mainstream Support and five years of Extended Support for
Business and Developer products. Microsoft will continue to provide
security update support, at a supported Service Pack level, for a
minimum of ten years through the Extended support phase. For more
information about the Microsoft Support Lifecycle, visit
http://support.microsoft.com/lifecycle/ or contact your Technical
Account Manager.

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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