US-CERT Technical Cyber Security Alert TA11-067A -- Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities

 National Cyber Alert System

 Technical Cyber Security Alert TA11-067A


Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities

   Original release date: March 08, 2011
   Last revised: --
   Source: US-CERT


Systems Affected

     * Microsoft Windows
     * Microsoft Office


Overview

   There are multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows and
   Microsoft Office. Microsoft has released updates to address these
   vulnerabilities.


I. Description

   The Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for March 2011 describes
   multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office.
   Microsoft has released updates to address the vulnerabilities.


II. Impact

   A remote, unauthenticated attacker could execute arbitrary code,
   cause a denial of service, or gain unauthorized access to your
   files or system.


III. Solution

   Apply updates

   Microsoft has provided updates for these vulnerabilities in the
   Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for March 2011. 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 March 2011 -
   <https://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms11-mar.mspx>

 * Microsoft Windows Server Update Services -
   <http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/wsus/default.aspx>

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Revision History

  March 08, 2011: Initial release