Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for May 11, 2010

Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for May 11, 2010

Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for May 11, 2010
Published: May 11 2010

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Today Microsoft released the following Security Bulletin(s).

Bulletin Summary:

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms10-may.mspx

Critical (2)
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS10-030
Vulnerability in Outlook Express and Windows Mail Could Allow Remote Code Execution (978542)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms10-030.mspx


Microsoft Security Bulletin MS10-031
Vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications Could Allow Remote Code Execution (978213)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms10-031.mspx

Important (0)

Moderate (0)



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: 1032427724

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


Duration: 90 Minutes
Start Date: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)

Event Overview

Join us for a brief overview of the technical details of the May security 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: Jerry Bryant, Group Manager, Response Communications, Microsoft Corporation and Adrian Stone, Senior Security Program Manager Lead, Microsoft Corporation

Register now for the may security bulletin webcast.

 

Microsoft® Windows® Malicious Software Removal Tool (KB890830)
Brief Description
This tool checks your computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and helps to remove the infection if it is found. Microsoft will release an updated version of this tool on the second Tuesday of each month.





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

Oficla
http://www.microsoft.com/security/portal/Threat/Encyclopedia/Entry.aspx?Name=Win32/Oficla

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...E0-E72D-4F54-9AB3-75B8EB148356&displaylang=en

 

Microsoft Security Advisory (2028859)
Vulnerability in Canonical Display Driver Could Allow Remote Code Execution
Published: May 18, 2010

Revisions
• V1.0 (May 18, 2010): Advisory published.

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/2028859.mspx

 

windows 7/vista updates for the 25th may

Update for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB981793)

Download size: 1.0 MB

You may need to restart your computer for this update to take effect.

Update type: Important

Install this update to resolve issues caused by revised daylight saving time and time zone laws in several countries. This update enables your computer to automatically adjust the computer clock on the correct date in 2010. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

More information:
http://support.microsoft.com/KB/981793

Help and Support:
http://support.microsoft.com



Update for Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB982632)

Download size: 33 KB

You may need to restart your computer for this update to take effect.

Update type: Recommended

This Compatibility View List update helps make Web sites that are designed for older browsers look better in Internet Explorer 8. When users install Internet Explorer 8, they will be given a choice about opting-in to a list of sites that should be displayed in Compatibility View. After you install this item, you may have to restart Internet Explorer.

More information:
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=139381

Help and Support:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=982632


Office Live add-in 1.5

Download size: 5.0 MB

Update type: Recommended

Open, edit, and save your documents directly to Microsoft Office Live Workspace beta and receive indication when your workspaces upgrade to Windows Live SkyDrive has begun. This update also improves document sharing and the performance of Office Live Workspace with Microsoft Office programs.

More information:
http://workspace.officelive.com/

Help and Support:
http://workspace.office.live.com