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TA13-253A: Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
From: "US-CERT" <US-CERT () public govdelivery com>
Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2013 17:20:13 -0500
US Computer Emergency Readiness Team banner graphic National Cyber Awareness System: TA13-253A: Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities [ https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/TA13-253A ] 09/10/2013 04:03 PM EDT Original release date: September 10, 2013 Systems Affected * Windows Operating System and Components * Microsoft Server Software * Microsoft Office * Internet Explorer Overview Select Microsoft software products contain multiple vulnerabilities. Microsoft has released updates to address these vulnerabilities. Description The Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for September 2013 [ http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms13-sep ] describes multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft software. Microsoft has released updates to address these vulnerabilities. Impact These vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution, elevation of privilege, denial of service, or information disclosure. Solution *Apply Updates* Microsoft has provided updates for these vulnerabilities in the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for September 2013 [ http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms13-sep ], which describes any known issues related to the updates. Administrators are encouraged to note these issues and test for any potentially adverse effects. In addition, administrators should consider using an automated update distribution system such as Windows Server Update Services [ http://www.us-cert.gov/redirect?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftechnet.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fwsus%2Fdefault.aspx ] (WSUS). Home users are encouraged to enable automatic updates [ http://www.us-cert.gov/redirect?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwindows.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fwindows-vista%2FTurn-automatic-updating-on-or-off ]. References * Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for September 2013 [ http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms13-sep ] * Microsoft Windows Server Update Services [ http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsserver/bb332157.aspx ] * Turn Automatic Updating On or Off [ http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/turn-automatic-updating-on-off#turn-automatic-updating-on-off=windows-vista ] Revision History * September 10, 2013: Initial Release ________________________________________________________________________ This product is provided subject to this Notification [ http://www.us-cert.gov/privacy/notification ] and this Privacy & Use [ http://www.us-cert.gov/privacy/ ] policy. ________________________________________________________________________ OTHER RESOURCES: Contact Us [ http://www.us-cert.gov/contact-us/ ] | Security Publications [ http://www.us-cert.gov/security-publications ] | Alerts and Tips [ http://www.us-cert.gov/ncas ] | Related Resources [ http://www.us-cert.gov/related-resources ] STAY CONNECTED: Sign up for email updates [ http://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSUSCERT/subscriber/new ]
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