Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities

yOriginal release date: February 12, 2008
Last revised: February 12, 2008
Source: US-CERT

Systems Affected

• Microsoft Windows
• Microsoft Internet Explorer
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Visual Basic
• Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS)

Overview

Microsoft has released updates that address critical vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer, Office, Visual Basic and Internet Information Services (IIS). Exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code, gain elevated privileges, or crash a vulnerable system.

I. Description

Microsoft has released updates to address vulnerabilities that affect Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer, Office, Visual Basic and Internet Information Services (IIS) as part of the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for February 2008. The most severe vulnerabilities could allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code. For more information, see the US-CERT Vulnerability Notes Database.

II. Impact

A remote, unauthenticated attacker could execute arbitrary code, gain elevated privileges, or cause a denial of service.

III. Solution

Apply updates from Microsoft

Microsoft has provided updates for these vulnerabilities in the February 2008 security bulletins. The security bulletins describe any known issues related to the updates. Administrators are encouraged to note these issues and test for any potentially adverse effects. Administrators should consider using an automated update distribution system such as Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).

IV. References

• US-CERT Vulnerability Notes for Microsoft February 2008 updates - <http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/byid?searchview&query=ms08-feb>
• Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for February 2008 - <http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms08-feb.mspx>
• Microsoft Update - <https://www.update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/>
• Windows Server Update Services - <http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserversystem/updateservices/default.mspx>

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Revision History

February 12, 2008: Initial release