Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
Original release date: February 13, 2007
Last revised: --
Source: US-CERT
Systems Affected
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Works
- Microsoft Malware Protection Engine
- Microsoft Step-by-Step Interactive Training
Overview
Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer, Office, Works, Malware Protection Engine, and Step-by-Step Interactive Training could allow an attacker to gain 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. We also recommend enabling Automatic Updates.
Users of Office for Mac OS X should obtain updates from the Mactopia website.
Description
Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer, Office, Works, Malware Protection Engine, and Step-by-Step Interactive Training may allow an attacker to access your computer, install and run malicious software on your computer, or cause it to crash. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by using specially crafted network traffic, or by convincing you to view a specially crafted Office document.
For more technical information, see US-CERT Technical Alert TA07-044A.
References
Feedback can be directed to US-CERT.
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Revision History
February 13, 2007: Initial release