Microsoft Releases Eleven New Security Bulletins
Microsoft released 11 new security bulletins in August. Of the 11, 6 are rated Critical on Microsoft's severity rating system.
The following patches have been added to the Shavlik XML file:
Critical
MS08-041
Vulnerability in the ActiveX Control of the Snapshot Viewer for Microsoft Access Could Allow Remote Code Execution (955617)
MS08-043
Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Excel Could Allow remote Code Execution (954066)
MS08-044
Vulnerabilities in Microsoft office Filters Could Allow Remote Code Execution (924090)
MS08-045
Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (953838)
MS08-046
Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Image Color Management System Could Allow Remote Code Execution (952954)
MS08-051
Vulnerabilities in Microsoft PowerPoint Could Allow Remote Code Execution (949785)
Important
MS08-042
Vulnerability in Microsoft Word Could Allow Remote Code Execution (955048)
MS08-047
Vulnerability in IPsec Policy Processing Could Allow Information Disclosure (953733)
MS08-048
Security Update for Outlook Express and Windows Mail (951066)
MS08-049
Vulnerabilities in Event System Could Allow Remote Code Execution (950974)
MS08-050
Vulnerability in Windows Messenger Could Allow Information Disclosure (955702)
Additional information about these new security bulletins can be found on
Microsoft’s TechNet Web site.
Visit From the Desk of the CTO for additional information about the potential impact of these bulletins from Shavlik's CTO Eric Schultze.
How to Obtain the New Shavlik XML File
The new XML file will be automatically downloaded to your NetChk console the next time a scan is performed. Alternatively, you may initiate a refresh of all Shavlik files, including the XML files, by selecting 'Tools-Refresh Files' from the menu bar in the NetChk console. For additional information on Shavlik data files, please visit http://forum.shavlik.com/viewtopic.php?t=4923
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