Microsoft Security Bulletin(s) for May 13 2008

Microsoft Security Bulletin(s) for May 13 2008

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Today Microsoft released the following Security Bulletin(s).

Note: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security and http://www.microsoft.com/security are authoritative in all matters concerning Microsoft Security Bulletins! ANY e-mail, web board or newsgroup posting (including this one) should be verified by visiting these sites for official information. Microsoft never sends security or other updates as attachments. These updates must be downloaded from the microsoft.com download center or Windows Update. See the individual bulletins for details.

Because some malicious messages attempt to masquerade as official Microsoft security notices, it is recommended that you physically type the URLs into your web browser and not click on the hyperlinks provided.

Bulletin Summary:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms08-may.mspx

Critical (3)

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-026
Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Word Could Allow Remote Code Execution (951207)
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=117295

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-027
Vulnerability in Microsoft Publisher Could Allow Remote Code Execution (951208
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=117907

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-028
Vulnerability in Microsoft Jet Database Engine Could Allow Remote Code Execution (950749)
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=114750

Moderate (1)

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-029
Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Malware Protection Engine Could Allow Denial of Service (952044)
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=117943

Please note that Microsoft may release bulletins out side of this schedule if we determine the need to do so.

If you have any questions regarding the patch or its implementation after reading the above listed bulletin you should contact Product Support Services in the United States at 1-866-PCSafety 1-866-727-2338. International customers should contact their local subsidiary.

As always, download the updates only from the vendors website - visit Windows Update and Office Update or Microsoft Update websites. You may also get the updates thru Automatic Updates functionality in Windows system.

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TechNet Webcast: Information About Microsoft May Security Bulletins (Level 200)
Event ID: 1032357221

Language(s): English.
Product(s): Security.
Audience(s): IT Professionals.

Duration: 60 Minutes
Start Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)

Event Overview

On May 13, 2008, Microsoft releases its monthly security bulletins. Join us for a brief overview of the technical details of the May security bulletins. The intent of this webcast is to address your concerns. Therefore, most of the webcast is devoted to attendees asking questions about the bulletins and getting answers from our security experts.

Presenters: Bill Sisk, Security Response Communications Manager, Microsoft Corporation, and Adrian Stone, Lead Security Program Manager, Microsoft Corporation

Register now for the May security bulletin webcast.

 

Malicious Software Removal Tool
Published: January 11, 2005 | Updated: May 13, 2008

New Additions
We have added detection and cleaning capabilities for the following malicious software:

Captiya
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=37020&name=Win32/Captiya

Oderoor
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=37020&name=Win32/Oderoor

 

May 2008 Security Releases ISO Image
Brief Description
This DVD5 ISO image file contains the security updates for Windows released on Windows Update on May 13th, 2008.

Overview
This DVD5 ISO image file contains the security updates for Windows released on Windows Update on May 13th, 2008. The image does not contain security updates for other Microsoft products. This DVD5 ISO image is intended for administrators that need to download multiple individual language versions of each security update and that do not use an automated solution such as Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). You can use this ISO image to download multiple updates in all languages at the same time.

Important: Be sure to check the individual security bulletins at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security prior to deployment of these updates to ensure that the files have not been updated at a later date.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...1a-7801-4074-8e40-cab74d586a6c&DisplayLang=en

 

Microsoft Security Bulletin Minor Revisions - May 14, 2008

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Title: Microsoft Security Bulletin Minor Revisions
Issued: May 14, 2008
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Summary
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The following bulletins have undergone a minor revision increment.
Please see the appropriate bulletin for more details.

* MS08-026 - Critical
* MS08-017 - Critical

Bulletin Information:
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* MS08-026 - Critical
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms08-026.mspx


- Reason for Revision: V1.1 (May 14, 2008 Updated the Deployment
Information sections for Office 2004 for Mac and Office 2008
for Mac to link to the Microsoft Download Center. Also added
entry to Update FAQ to clarify why the update for Outlook
2007 is rated Critical.
- Originally posted: May 13, 2008
- Updated: May 14, 2008
- Bulletin Severity Rating: Critical
- Version: 1.1

* MS08-017 - Critical
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms08-017.mspx

- Reason for Revision: V1.3 (May 14, 2008 Bulletin updated to add
a link to Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 933103 under Known
Issues in the Executive Summary.
- Originally posted: March 11, 2008
- Updated: May 14, 2008
- Bulletin Severity Rating: Critical
- Version: 1.3