June 2006
Microsoft Security Bulletin Advanced Notification
ID: 00403
Ref: 392/06
Date: 09 June 2006:15:20:43
Version: 1
Title: Microsoft Security Bulletin Advanced Notification
Abstract: Advance notification of nine Microsoft Security Bulletins affecting Microsoft Windows.
Vendors affected: Microsoft
Operating systems affected: Microsoft
Applications affected: Microsoft
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Title: Microsoft Security Bulletin Advanced Notification
Issued: June 08, 2006
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Summary
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On 13 June 2006 Microsoft is planning to release:
Security Updates
. Nine Microsoft Security Bulletins affecting Microsoft Windows. The
highest Maximum Severity rating for these is Critical. These updates
will be detectable using the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer and
the Enterprise Scan Tool. Some of these updates will require a
restart.
Note that, as discussed in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-013, with
the release of one of these bulletins, support for the compatibility
patch discussed in Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 917425 will
cease.
This means that all users who apply this security update will receive
the ActiveX update discussed in Microsoft Knowledge Base Article
912945 regardless of whether or not they have applied the
compatibility patch discussed in Microsoft Knowledge Base Article
917425.
Administrators are encouraged to review the following articles prior
to release and take appropriate steps for their environment:
- Microsoft Security Advisory 912945 - Non-Security Update for
Internet Explorer:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/912945.mspx
- Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 912945:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/912945
- Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 917425:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/917425
- Information for Developers about Internet Explorer:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/ieupdate
. One Microsoft Security Bulletin affecting Microsoft Exchange. The
highest Maximum Severity rating for this is Important. These updates
will be detectable using the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer.
These updates may require a restart.
Note that this update will include the functionality change discussed
in Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 912918. Administrators are urged
to review this Knowledge Base article prior to release and take steps
appropriate for their environment.
. Two Microsoft Security Bulletins affecting Microsoft Office. The
highest Maximum Severity rating for these is Critical. These updates
will be detectable using the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer.
These updates may require a restart.
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 1 NON-SECURITY High-Priority Updates for
Windows on Windows Update (WU) and Software Update Services (SUS).
. Microsoft will release two 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, 14 June 2006 11:00 AM (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US &
Canada)
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/WebCastEventDetails.aspx?EventID=103
2297371&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 June 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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