Microsoft Releases Security Advisory for Improperly Issued Digital Certificates

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Microsoft Releases Security Advisory for Improperly Issued Digital Certificates [ 
https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2014/07/10/Microsoft-Releases-Security-Advisory-Improperly-Issued-Digital 
] 07/10/2014 03:22 PM EDT 
Original release date: July 10, 2014

Microsoft has released a security advisory to address improperly issued SSL certificates that could be used in attempts 
to spoof content, perform phishing attacks, or perform man-in-the-middle attacks. This issue affects all supported 
releases of Microsoft Windows.

Users and administrators are encouraged to review Microsoft Security Advisory 2982792 [ 
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/2982792.aspx ] and apply the necessary updates.

 

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