Microsoft Products Contain Multiple Vulnerabilities
Original release date: August 8, 2006
Last revised: August 8, 2006
Source: US-CERT
Systems Affected
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Works Suite
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
Overview
Critical vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Office, Works Suite, and Internet Explorer may allow an attacker to take control of your computer.
Solution
Apply Update
Microsoft has provided updates to remedy these vulnerabilities. To obtain these updates, visit the Microsoft Update web site. US-CERT also recommends enabling Automatic Updates.
Microsoft Office 2000 users must visit the Microsoft Office Update web site to get the appropriate updates.
Apple Mac OS X users should obtain updates from the Mactopia web site.
Description
Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Office, Works Suite, and Internet Explorer may allow an attacker to access your computer, install and run malicious software on your computer, or cause it to crash.
We are aware of attacks using the vulnerability described in VU#650769.
For more technical information, see US-CERT Technical Alert TA06-220A.
References
Feedback can be directed to
US-CERT.
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Revision History
August 8, 2006: Initial release