ID: 3901
Date: 14/10/2009
Title: 3901 - Microsoft October Update for Multiple Vulnerabilities
Platform level affected:Operating System
Specific operating systems components affected: 32-bit Windows
Remediation Summary:Update your copy of the software with the download available from the supplier.
Vendors affected:Microsoft
Applications affected:Windows, Windows Server, Internet Explorer, Office, .NET Framework, Silverlight, SQL Server, Developer Tools, Forefront
Adversity source: Unknown
Attack Vector: Vulnerability exploitation
Virulence: Unknown
Warning Status: Active
Potential Damage: Remote execution/modification
Possible Duration: Unknown
Availability of fix: Available
Type of fix: Automated Patch
Source: US-CERT and Microsoft
Reliability of source: Trusted
Source URL: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms09-oct.mspx
Abstract: Details of Microsoft's October software update concerning a number of vulnerabilities in various products.
National Cyber Alert System
Technical Cyber Security Alert TA09-286A
Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
Original release date:
Last revised: --
Source: US-CERT
Systems Affected
* Microsoft Windows and Windows Server
* Microsoft Internet Explorer
* Microsoft Office
* Microsoft .NET Framework
* Microsoft Silverlight
* Microsoft SQL Server
* Microsoft Developer Tools
* Microsoft Forefront
Overview
Microsoft has released updates to address vulnerabilities in
Microsoft Windows and Windows Server, Internet Explorer, Office,
.NET Framework, Silverlight, SQL Server, Developer Tools, and
Forefront.
I. Description
Microsoft has released multiple security bulletins for critical
vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows and Windows Server, Internet
Explorer, Office, .NET Framework, Silverlight, SQL Server,
Developer Tools, and Forefront. These bulletins are described in
the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for October 2009.
II. Impact
A remote, unauthenticated attacker could execute arbitrary code,
gain elevated privileges, or cause a vulnerable application to
crash.
III. Solution
Apply updates from Microsoft
Microsoft has provided updates for these vulnerabilities in the
Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for October 2009. The security
bulletin describes any known issues related to the updates.
Administrators are encouraged to note these issues and test for any
potentially adverse effects. Administrators should consider using
an automated update distribution system such as Windows Server
Update Services (WSUS).
IV. References
* Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for October 2009 -
<http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms09-oct.mspx>
* Microsoft Windows Server Update Services -
<http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/wsus/default.aspx>
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Revision History
October 13, 2009: Initial release
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Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:32:00 GMT
Domain affected: Technical