Microsoft Windows and Internet Explorer Vulnerabilities
Original release date: August 9, 2005
Last revised: --
Source: US-CERT
Systems Affected
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
For more complete information, refer to the Microsoft Security
Bulletin Summary for August, 2005.
Overview
Microsoft has released updates that address critical vulnerabilities in Windows and
Internet Explorer.
Solution
Apply Updates
Microsoft has released security updates for Windows and Internet Explorer. To
obtain the updates, visit the Microsoft Update web site.
US-CERT also recommends enabling
Automatic Updates.
Description
Microsoft Security Bulletins for August, 2005 address vulnerabilities in Windows
and Internet Explorer. These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to take control
of your computer or cause it to crash. For more technical information, see US-CERT
Technical Cyber Security Alert TA05-221A.
References
Feedback can be directed to the US-CERT Technical
Staff.
Produced 2005 by US-CERT, a government organization.
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Revision History
August 9, 2005: Initial release