January 2007
Microsoft Security Bulletin
ID: 00014
Ref: 12/2007
Date: 05 January 2007:14:56:11
Version: 1
Title: Microsoft Security Bulletin
Abstract: Advanced Notification Issued: January 04, 2007
Vendors affected: Microsoft
Operating systems affected: Microsoft
Applications affected: Microsoft
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Title: Microsoft Security Bulletin Advanced Notification
Issued: January 04, 2007
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Summary
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On 9 January 2007 Microsoft is planning to release:
Security Updates
. Three 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.
. One Microsoft Security Bulletins affecting Microsoft Windows
and Microsoft Visual Studio. The highest Maximum Severity rating for this is Important. These updates will be detectable using the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer and the Enterprise Scan Tool.
These updates will require a restart.
. One Microsoft Security Bulletins affecting Microsoft Windows
and Microsoft Office. 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.
. Three 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 no NON-SECURITY High-Priority Updates
for Windows on Windows Update (WU) and Software Update Services (SUS).
. Microsoft will release 2 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
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http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/WebCastEventDetails.aspx?Eve
ntID=1032321611&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 9 January 2007.
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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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