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Home > Products and services > CSIRTUK advisories > Advisories archive > October 2006 > Microsoft - Security Bulletin Minor Revisions

October 2006

Microsoft - Security Bulletin Minor Revisions

ID: 00702
Ref: 674/06
Date: 13 October 2006:13:25:25
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Title: Microsoft - Security Bulletin Minor Revisions
Abstract: The following bulletins have undergone a minor revision increment: MS06-038, MS06-048, MS06-056, MS06-060 to MS06-063
Vendors affected: Microsoft
Operating systems affected: Microsoft


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Microsoft - Security Bulletin Minor Revisions


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Title: Microsoft Security Bulletin Minor Revisions
Issued: October 11, 2006
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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.

* MS06-063
* MS06-062
* MS06-061
* MS06-060
* MS06-056
* MS06-048
* MS06-038

Bulletin Information:
=====================

* MS06-063

- http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms06-063.mspx
- Reason for Revision: Bulletin content updated to clarify security
impact associated with the SMB Rename Vulnerability -
CVE-2006-4696 as an authenticated remote code execution
vulnerability. The guidance to block port 593 has also been
removed from the "Mitigations and Workarounds" section of the
bulletin for both vulnerabilities.
- Originally posted: October 10, 2006
- Updated: October 11, 2006
- Bulletin Severity Rating: Important
- Version: 1.1

* MS06-062

- http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms06-062.mspx
- Reason for Revision: Bulletin updated to add additional clarity
around "I am updating the administrative installation points
and I noticed that there are two .msp's. Why?" and "The
administrative installation points lists mso.msp and
pvmso.msp. Do I need to install both packages?" in the
"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Related to This Security
Update" section.
- Originally posted: October 10, 2006
- Updated: October 11, 2006
- Bulletin Severity Rating: Critical
- Version: 1.1

* MS06-061

- http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms06-061.mspx
- Reason for Revision: Bulletin Updated: removed erroneous
"Security Update Replacement" information. This update does
not replace a prior security update.
- Originally posted:
- Updated: October 11, 2006
- Bulletin Severity Rating: Critical
- Version: 1.1

* MS06-060

- http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms06-060.mspx
- Reason for Revision: Bulletin updated to provide additional
clarity around "What updates does this release replace?" for
Office Word 2003 Viewer.
- Originally posted: October 10, 2006
- Updated: October 11, 2006
- Bulletin Severity Rating: Critical
- Version: 1.1

* MS06-056

- http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms06-056.mspx
- Reason for Revision: Bulletin updated "Caveats" Section and
"What are the known issues that customers may experience when
they install this security update?" under the "Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQ) Related to This Security Update" section.
- Originally posted: October 10, 2006
- Updated: October 11, 2006
- Bulletin Severity Rating: Moderate
- Version: 1.1

* MS06-048

- http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms06-048.mspx
- Reason for Revision: Bulletin updated to provide additional
clarity for "Verifying Update Installation" for Office 2004
for Mac and Office v. X for Mac under the "Security Update
Information" section.
- Originally posted: August 8, 2006
- Updated: October 11, 2006
- Bulletin Severity Rating: Critical
- Version: 1.1

* MS06-038

- http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms06-038.mspx
- Reason for Revision: Bulletin updated to add additional clarity
around "I am updating the administrative installation points
and I noticed that there are two .msp's. Why?" and "The
administrative installation points lists mso.msp and
pvmso.msp. Do I need to install both packages?" in the
"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Related to This Security
Update" section.
- Originally posted: July 11, 2006
- Updated: October 11, 2006
- Bulletin Severity Rating: Critical
- Version: 1.5

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Support:
========
Technical support resources can be found at:
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=21131

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:
=====================
* 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 through
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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LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING DIRECT, INDIRECT,
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FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SO THE FOREGOING
LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY.
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