Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for April 2009

Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for April 2009

Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for April 2009
Published: April 14, 2009

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Today Microsoft released the following Security Bulletin(s).

Bulletin Summary:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms09-apr.mspx

Critical
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS09-010 - Critical
Vulnerabilities in WordPad and Office Text Converters Could Allow Remote Code Execution (960477)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS09-010.mspx


Microsoft Security Bulletin MS09-013 - Critical
Vulnerabilities in Windows HTTP Services Could Allow Remote Code Execution (960803)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS09-013.mspx


Microsoft Security Bulletin MS09-011 - Critical
Vulnerability in Microsoft DirectShow Could Allow Remote Code Execution (961373)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/ms09-011.mspx


Microsoft Security Bulletin MS09-014 - Critical
Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (963027)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS09-014.mspx


Microsoft Security Bulletin MS09-009 - Critical
Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office Excel Could Cause Remote Code Execution (968557)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS09-009.mspx



Important
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS09-012 - Important
Vulnerabilities in Windows Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (959454)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/ms09-012.mspx


Microsoft Security Bulletin MS09-016 - Important
Vulnerabilities in Microsoft ISA Server and Forefront Threat Management Gateway (Medium Business Edition) Could Cause Denial of Service (961759)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS09-016.mspx


Moderate
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS09-015 – Moderate
Blended Threat Vulnerability in SearchPath Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (959426)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS09-015.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 April Security Bulletins (Level 200)
Event ID: 1032395126

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

Duration: 90 Minutes
Start Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2009 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)

Event Overview

On April, 15, 2009, Microsoft releases its monthly security bulletins. Join us for a brief overview of the technical details of the April bulletins. We intend to address your concerns in this webcast, therefore, most of the webcast is devoted to attendees asking questions about the bulletins and getting answers from Microsoft security experts.

Presenters: Adrian Stone, Senior Security Program Manager Lead, Microsoft Corporation and Christopher Budd, Security Response Communications Lead, Microsoft Corporation

Register now for the April security bulletin webcast.


Security Bulletin Overview Video – April 2009
http://blogs.technet.com/msrc/archive/2009/04/14/security-bulletin-overview-video-april-2009.aspx

 

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New Additions
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Microsoft Security Advisory Notification - April 14, 2009

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Title: Microsoft Security Advisory Notification
Issued: April 14, 2009
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Security Advisories Updated or Released Today
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* Microsoft Security Advisory (968272)
- Title: Vulnerability in Microsoft Office Excel
Could Allow Remote Code Execution
- Revision Note: V3.0 (April 14, 2009) Advisory updated to
reflect publication of security bulletin.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/968272.mspx

* Microsoft Security Advisory (960906)
- Title: Vulnerability in WordPad Text Converter
Could Allow Remote Code Execution
- Revision Note: V2.0 (April 14, 2009): Advisory updated to
reflect publication of security bulletin.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/960906.mspx

* Microsoft Security Advisory (95381
- Title: Blended Threat from Combined Attack Using
Apple's Safari on the Windows Platform
- Revision Note: V2.0 (April 14, 2009): Added references and
links to MS09-014 and MS09-015, which address the issue in
this advisory.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/953818.mspx

* Microsoft Security Advisory (951306)
- Title: Vulnerability in Windows Could Allow
Elevation of Privilege Revision Note: V3.0 (April 14, 2009): Advisory updated to
reflect publication of security bulletin.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/951306.mspx

 

This DVD5 ISO image file contains the security updates for Windows released on Windows Update on April 14th, 2009.
This DVD5 ISO image file contains the security updates for Windows released on Windows Update on April 14th, 2009. April 2009 Security and Critical Releases ISO Image does not contain security updates for any 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

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...fd-001a-4f03-bfa8-08042138dd8e&displaylang=en

 

*Microsoft Security Bulletin Minor Revisions - Apr. 29, 2009


MS09-012 - Important

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms09-012.mspx

- Reason for Revision: V2.0 (April 29, 2009): Added an entry to the
section, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Related to This
Security Update to communicate the rerelease of the
Norwegian-language update for Microsoft Windows 2000 Service
Pack 4 (KB952004). Customers who require the
Norwegian-language update need to download and install the
rereleased update. No other updates or locales are affected
by this rerelease.
- Originally posted: April 14, 2009
- Updated: April 29, 2009
- Bulletin Severity Rating: Important
- Version: 2.0

* MS08-076 - Important

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms08-076.mspx
- Reason for Revision: V4.0 (April 29, 2009): Added Windows Media
Services 2008 (KB95206 on 32-bit and x64-based editions of
Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 as affected software.
Also, added Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems
Service Pack 2 as non-affected software. This is a detection
change only; there were no changes to the binaries. Customers
who have already successfully installed KB952068 do not need
to reinstall.
- Originally posted: December 9, 2008
- Updated: April 29, 2009
- Bulletin Severity Rating: Important
- Version: 4.0

* MS08-069 - Critical

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms08-069.mspx
- Reason for Revision: V2.0 (April 29, 2009): Added Microsoft XML
Core Services 4.0 (KB954430) on 32-bit and x64-based editions
of Windows Vista Service Pack 2 and on 32-bit, x64-based, and
Itanium-based editions of Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2
as affected software. Also added as non-affected software:
Microsoft XML Core Services 3.0 and Microsoft XML Core
Services 6.0 on 32-bit and x64-based editions of Windows
Vista Service Pack 2 and on 32-bit, x64-based, and
Itanium-based editions of Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2.
This is a detection change only; there were no changes to the
binaries. Customers who have already successfully installed
KB954430 do not need to reinstall.
- Originally posted: November 11, 2008
- Updated: April 29, 2009
- Bulletin Severity Rating: Critical
- Version: 2.0

MS09-013 - Critical

Bulletin Information:

* MS09-013 - Critical

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms09-013.mspx
- Reason for Revision: V1.1 (April 29, 2009): Added entry to the
section, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Related to This
Security Update, to communicate that the Known issues with
this security update section in the associated Microsoft
Knowledge Base Article 960803 has been updated. This is an
informational change only.
- Originally posted: April 14, 2009
- Updated: April 29, 2009
- Bulletin Severity Rating: Critical
- Version: 1.1

 

Microsoft Security Advisory Notification - Apr. 29, 2009

Title: Microsoft Security Advisory Notification
Issued: April 29, 2009

Security Advisories Updated or Released Today

* Microsoft Security Advisory (960715)
- Title: Update Rollup for ActiveX Kill Bits

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/960715.mspx
- Revision Note: V1.1 (April 29, 2009): Added an entry to
Frequently Asked Questions to communicate that users with
Windows Server 2008 Server Core installation do not need to
install this update.