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Source: US-CERT
Systems Affected
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Office
- Internet Explorer
Overview
There are multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, and Internet Explorer. Microsoft has released updates to address these vulnerabilities.
I. Description
The Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for October 2010 describes multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, and Internet Explorer. Microsoft has released updates to address the vulnerabilities.
II. Impact
A remote, unauthenticated attacker could execute arbitrary code or cause a vulnerable system or application to crash.
III. Solution
Apply updates
Microsoft has provided updates
for these vulnerabilities in the Microsoft
Security Bulletin Summary for October 2010. That bulletin describes any
known issues related to the updates. Administrators are encouraged to note these
issues and test for any potentially adverse effects. In addition, administrators
should consider using an automated update distribution system such as Windows
Server Update Services (WSUS).
IV. References
- Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for October 2010 - <http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms10-oct.mspx>
- Microsoft Windows Server Update Services - <http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/wsus/default.aspx>
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Revision History
October 12, 2010: Initial release