Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities

Original release date: April 14, 2009
Last revised: --
Source: US-CERT

Systems Affected

• Microsoft Windows
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Windows Server
• Microsoft ISA Server

Overview

Microsoft has released updates that address vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Office, Windows Server, and ISA Server.

I. Description

As part of the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for April 2009, Microsoft released updates to address vulnerabilities that affect Microsoft Windows, Office, Windows Server, and ISA Server.

II. Impact

A remote, unauthenticated attacker could execute arbitrary code, gain elevated privileges,  or cause a vulnerable application to crash.

III. Solution

Microsoft has provided updates for these vulnerabilities in the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for April 2009. The security bulletin describes 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

• Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for April 2009 - <http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms09-apr.mspx>
• Microsoft Windows Server Update Services - <http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/wsus/default.aspx>

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Revision History

April 14, 2009: Initial release