Microsoft Security Bulletin(s) for September 9 2008

Microsoft Security Bulletin(s) for September 9 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-sep.mspx


Critical (4 )

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-054
Vulnerability in Windows Media Player Could Allow Remote Code Execution (954154)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms08-054.mspx

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-052
Vulnerabilities in GDI+ Could Allow Remote Code Execution (954593)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/ms08-052.mspx

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-053
Vulnerability in Windows Media Encoder 9 Could Allow Remote Code Execution (954156)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms08-053.mspx

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-055
Vulnerability in Microsoft Office Could Allow Remote Code Execution (955047)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms08-055.mspx

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 September Security Bulletins (Level 200)
Event ID: 1032374633

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

Duration: 60 Minutes
Start Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2008 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)

Event Overview

On September 9, 2008, Microsoft releases its monthly security bulletins. Join us for a brief overview of the technical details of the September 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 September security bulletin webcast.

 

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