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Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer, Media Player, Word, and PowerPoint Vulnerabilities
Original release date: June 13, 2006
Last revised: --
Source: US-CERT
Systems Affected
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Microsoft Windows Media Player
- Microsoft Word for Windows
- Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows and Mac OS X
- Microsoft Works
- Microsoft Office
Overview
Critical vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player, Word, PowerPoint, Works, and Office may allow an attacker to take control of your computer.
Solution
Apply Update
Microsoft has provided an update to remedy these vulnerabilities. To obtain the update, visit the Microsoft Update web site. US-CERT also recommends enabling Automatic Updates.
Apple Mac OS X users should obtain updates from the Mactopia web site.
Description
Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player, Word, PowerPoint, Works, and Office may allow an attacker to access your computer, install and run malicious software on your computer, or cause it to crash.
For more technical information, see US-CERT Technical Alert TA06-164A.
References
Feedback can be directed to the US-CERT Technical Staff.
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Revision History
June 13, 2006: Initial release
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Last updated
February 11, 2008
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