Multiple vulnerabilities in MS Windows, MS Windows Server and Microsoft Office have been identified and addressed. These should not be taken lightly as they are of a critical nature, allowing a “remote, unauthenticated attacker” the ability to gain access to your system, as well as DoS.
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This is from US-CERT, for your reading enjoyment:
National Cyber Alert System
Technical Cyber Security Alert TA11-256A
Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
Original release date: September 13, 2011
Last revised: —
Source: US-CERT
Systems Affected
* Microsoft Windows
* Microsoft Office
* Microsoft Server Software
Overview
There are multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft
Server Software, and Microsoft Office. Microsoft has released
updates to address these vulnerabilities.
I. Description
The Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for September 2011
describes multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft
Server Software, and Microsoft Office. Microsoft has released
updates to address the vulnerabilities.
II. Impact
A remote, unauthenticated attacker could execute arbitrary code,
cause a denial of service, or gain unauthorized access to your
files or system.
III. Solution
Apply updates
Microsoft has provided updates for these vulnerabilities in the
Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for September 2011. That
bulletin 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 (WSUS).
IV. References
* Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for September 2011 –
<http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms11-sep>
* Microsoft Windows Server Update Services –
<http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/wsus/default.aspx>
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The most recent version of this document can be found at:
<http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA11-256A.html>
We have ended up with an extra Microsoft Office Home & Student 2010 Product Key Card, which has to be sold at the time of a new computer purchase… So, what are we to do with it?