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Home > Products and services > CSIRTUK advisories > 3891 - Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for September 2009.

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3891 - Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for September 2009.

ID: 3891
Date: 11/09/2009

Title: 3891 - Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for September 2009.
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:Various
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: Microsoft
Reliability of source: Trusted
Source URL: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms09-sep.mspx
Abstract: Microsoft bulletin that summarises their advisories released for September 2009.

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Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for September 2009
Issued: September 8, 2009
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This bulletin summary lists security bulletins released for September 2009.

The full version of the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for September 2009 can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms09-sep.mspx.

With the release of the bulletins for September 2009, this bulletin summary replaces the bulletin advance notification originally issued on September 3, 2009. For more information about the bulletin advance notification service, see http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/advance.mspx.

To receive automatic notifications whenever Microsoft Security Bulletins are issued, subscribe to Microsoft Technical Security Notifications on http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/notify.mspx.

Microsoft will host a webcast to address customer questions on these bulletins on Wednesday, September 9, 2009, at 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada). Register for the September Security Bulletin Webcast at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/summary.mspx.

Microsoft also provides information to help customers prioritize monthly security updates with any non-security, high-priority updates that are being released on the same day as the monthly security updates. Please see the section, Other Information.


Critical Security Bulletins
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Microsoft Security Bulletin MS09-045

  - Affected Software:
    - JScript 5.1 and JScript 5.6 on
      Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4
    - JScript 5.6, JScript 5.7, and JScript 5.8 on
      Windows XP Service Pack 2 and
      Windows XP Service Pack 3
    - JScript 5.6, JScript 5.7, and JScript 5.8 on
      Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2
    - JScript 5.6, JScript 5.7, and JScript 5.8 on
      Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
    - JScript 5.6, JScript 5.7, and JScript 5.8 on
      Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
    - JScript 5.6 and JScript 5.7 on
      Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems
    - JScript 5.7 and JScript 5.8 on
      Windows Vista,
      Windows Vista Service Pack 1, and
      Windows Vista Service Pack 2
    - JScript 5.7 and JScript 5.8 on
      Windows Vista x64 Edition,
      Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 1, and
      Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2
    - JScript 5.7 and JScript 5.8 on
      Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems and
      Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2
      (Windows Server 2008 Server Core installation affected)
    - JScript 5.7 and JScript 5.8 on
      Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems and
      Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2
      (Windows Server 2008 Server Core installation affected)
    - JScript 5.7 on
      Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems and
      Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2

    - Impact: Remote Code Execution
    - Version Number: 1.0

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS09-049

  - Affected Software:
    - Windows Vista,
      Windows Vista Service Pack 1, and
      Windows Vista Service Pack 2
    - Windows Vista x64 Edition,
      Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 1, and
      Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2
    - Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems and
      Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2
      (Windows Server 2008 Server Core installation not affected)
    - Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems and
      Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2
      (Windows Server 2008 Server Core installation not affected)

    - Impact: Remote Code Execution
    - Version Number: 1.0

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS09-047

  - Affected Software:
    - Windows Media Format Runtime 9.0 on
      Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4
    - Windows Media Format Runtime 9.0,
      Windows Media Format Runtime 9.5, and
      Windows Media Format Runtime 11 on
      Windows XP Service Pack 2 and
      Windows XP Service Pack 3
    - Windows Media Format Runtime 9.5,
      Windows Media Format Runtime 9.5 x64 Edition, or
      Windows Media Format Runtime 11 on
      Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2
    - Windows Media Format Runtime 9.5 on
      Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
    - Windows Media Services 9.1 on
      Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
    - Windows Media Format Runtime 9.5 or
      Windows Media Format Runtime 9.5 x64 Edition on
      Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
    - Windows Media Services 9.1 on
      Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
    - Windows Media Format Runtime 11 and
      Microsoft Media Foundation on
      Windows Vista,
      Windows Vista Service Pack 1, and
      Windows Vista Service Pack 2
    - Windows Media Format Runtime 11 and
      Microsoft Media Foundation on
      Windows Vista x64 Edition,
      Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 1, and
      Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2
    - Windows Media Format Runtime 11 and
      Microsoft Media Foundation on
      Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems and
      Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2
      (Windows Server 2008 Server Core installation not affected)
    - Windows Media Services 2008 on
      Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems and
      Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2
      (Windows Server 2008 Server Core installation affected)
    - Windows Media Format Runtime 11 and
      Microsoft Media Foundation on
      Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems and
      Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2
      (Windows Server 2008 Server Core installation not affected)
    - Windows Media Services 2008 on
      Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems and
      Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2
      (Windows Server 2008 Server Core installation affected)

    - Impact: Remote Code Execution
    - Version Number: 1.0

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS09-048

  - Affected Software:
    - Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4
      (No update available. See bulletin FAQ.)
    - Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
    - Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
    - Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems
    - Windows Vista,
      Windows Vista Service Pack 1, and
      Windows Vista Service Pack 2
    - Windows Vista x64 Edition,
      Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 1, and
      Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2
    - Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems and
      Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2
      (Windows Server 2008 Server Core installation affected)
    - Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems and
      Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2
      (Windows Server 2008 Server Core installation affected)
    - Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems and
      Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2

    - Impact: Remote Code Execution
    - Version Number: 1.0

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS09-046

  - Affected Software:
    - Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4
    - Windows XP Service Pack 2 and
      Windows XP Service Pack 3
    - Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2
    - Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
    - Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
    - Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems

    - Impact: Remote Code Execution
    - Version Number: 1.0


Other Information
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Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool:
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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.

Non-Security, High-Priority Updates on MU, WU, and WSUS:
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For information about non-security releases on Windows Update and Microsoft update, please see:
* http://support.microsoft.com/kb/894199: Microsoft Knowledge Base
  Article 894199, Description of Software Update Services and
  Windows Server Update Services changes in content.
  Includes all Windows content.
* http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/wsus/bb456965.aspx: Updates
  from Past Months for Windows Server Update Services. Displays all
  new, revised, and rereleased updates for Microsoft products other
  than Microsoft Windows.

Microsoft Active Protections Program (MAPP)
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To improve security protections for customers, Microsoft provides vulnerability information to major security software providers in advance of each monthly security update release. Security software providers can then use this vulnerability information to provide updated protections to customers via their security software or devices, such as antivirus, network-based intrusion detection systems, or host-based intrusion prevention systems. To determine whether active protections are available from security software providers, please visit the active protections Web sites provided by program partners, listed at http://www.microsoft.com/security/msrc/mapp/partners.mspx.

Recognize and avoid fraudulent e-mail to Microsoft customers:
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If you receive an e-mail message that claims to be distributing a Microsoft security update, it is a hoax that may contain malware or pointers to malicious Web sites. Microsoft does not distribute security updates via e-mail.

The Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) uses PGP to digitally sign all security notifications. However, PGP is not required for reading security notifications, reading security bulletins, or installing security updates. You can obtain the MSRC public PGP key at https://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/pgp.mspx.

To receive automatic notifications whenever Microsoft Security Bulletins are issued, subscribe to Microsoft Technical Security Notifications on http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/notify.mspx.

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