February 2006

ID: 00118
Ref: 116/06
Date: 13 February 2006:15:41:24
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Title: Microsoft - Security Response Center Bulletin Notification
Abstract: Advanced summaries of the information contained in the next Microsoft monthly security bulletin release cycle.
Vendors affected: Microsoft
Operating systems affected: Microsoft
Applications affected: Microsoft

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Microsoft - Security Response Center Bulletin Notification


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Title: Microsoft Security Response Center Bulletin Notification
Issued: February 09, 2006
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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 Microsoft
Update, Windows Update, Windows Server Update Services and Software
Update Services 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 14 February 2006 Microsoft is planning to release:

Security Updates

. One Microsoft Security Bulletin affecting Microsoft Windows
Media Player. The highest Maximum Severity rating for this is
Critical. These updates will not require a restart. These updates
will be detectable using the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer
and the Enterprise Scanning Tool.

. Four Microsoft Security Bulletins affecting Microsoft Windows.
The highest Maximum Severity rating for these is Critical. Some of
these updates will require a restart. These updates will be
detectable using the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer.

. One Microsoft Security Bulletin affecting Microsoft Windows
and Microsoft Office. The highest Maximum Severity rating for these
is Important. These updates will require a restart. These updates
will be detectable using the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer.

. One Microsoft Security Bulletin affecting Microsoft Office.
The highest Maximum Severity rating for this is Important. These
updates may require a restart. These updates will be detectable
using the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer.

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 Windows Update (WU) and Software Update
Services (SUS).

. Microsoft will release one 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 February 2006
Security Bulletins (Level 100)
. Wednesday, 15 February 2006 11:00 AM (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time
(US & Canada)
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/WebCastEventDetails.aspx?EventID=1
032288940&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 14 February 2006.
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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

* 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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