May 2007

ID: 127
Ref: 069/2007
Date: 04 May 2007:14:22:06
Version: 1

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Title: Microsoft Security Bulletin Advanced Notification
Abstract: Advance Bulletin Notification
Vendors affected: Microsoft
Operating systems affected: Microsoft

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Title: Microsoft Security Bulletin Advanced Notification
Issued: May 3, 2007
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Summary
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On Tuesday 8 May 2007 Microsoft is planning to release:

Security Updates

. Two Microsoft Security Bulletins 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.

. Three Microsoft Security Bulletins affecting Microsoft Office.
The highest Maximum Severity rating for these is Critical. These updates may require a restart. These updates will be detectable using the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer.

. One Microsoft Security Bulletin affecting Microsoft Exchange.
The highest Maximum Severity rating for these is Critical. These updates will not require a restart. These updates will be detectable using the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer.

. One Microsoft Security Bulletin affecting CAPICOM and BizTalk.
The highest Maximum Severity rating for these is Critical. These updates will not require a restart. These updates will be detectable using the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer and the Enterprise Scan Tool

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

. Microsoft will release 6 NON-SECURITY High-Priority Updates on
Microsoft Update (MU) and Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).

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, 9 May 2007 11:00 AM (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US &
Canada)
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/WebCastEventDetails.aspx?EventID=1
032327015&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 8 May 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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