October 2008 Microsoft Security Bulletin Release

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für den 14. Oktober 2008 ist die Veröffentlichung unten stehender Security Bulletins geplant (geordnet nach Schweregrad).

 

Deutsche Infos findet Ihr in den nächsten Tagen unter Security Bulletin-Suche - Microsoft Deutschland GmbH.

 

Weitere allgemeine Informationen zu Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notifications findet Ihr hier: Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification

 

 

What is the purpose of this alert?

 

As part of the monthly security bulletin release cycle, Microsoft provides advance notification to our customers on the number of new security updates being released, the products affected, the aggregate maximum severity, and information about detection tools relevant to the update. This is intended to help our customers plan for the deployment of these security updates more effectively.

 

On October 14, 2008 Microsoft is planning to release eleven new security bulletins. Below is a summary in order of severity:

 

NEW BULLETIN SUMMARY

 

Critical (4)

 

Bulletin Identifier AD Bulletin

Maximum Severity Rating Critical

Impact of Vulnerability Remote Code Execution

Detection and

Restart Details Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer can detect whether your computer system requires this update. The update requires a restart.

Affected Software Microsoft Windows. For more information, see the Affected Software section of the Advance Notification Web page at this link: Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification for October 2008

 

 

Bulletin Identifier IE Bulletin

Maximum Severity Rating Critical

Impact of Vulnerability Remote Code Execution

Detection and

Restart Details Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer can detect whether your computer system requires this update. The update requires a restart.

Affected Software Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer. For more information, see the Affected Software section of the Advance Notification Web page at this link: Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification for October 2008

 

 

Bulletin Identifier HIS Bulletin

Maximum Severity Rating Critical

Impact of Vulnerability Remote Code Execution

Detection and

Restart Details Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer can detect whether your computer system requires this update. The update may require a restart.

Affected Software Microsoft Host Integration Server. For more information, see the Affected Software section of the Advance Notification Web page at this link: Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification for October 2008

 

 

Bulletin Identifier Excel Bulletin

Maximum Severity Rating Critical

Impact of Vulnerability Remote Code Execution

Detection and

Restart Details Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer can detect whether your computer system requires this update. The update does not require a restart.

Affected Software Microsoft Office. For more information, see the Affected Software section of the Advance Notification Web page at this link: Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification for October 2008

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Important (6)

 

Bulletin Identifier Windows 1 Bulletin

Maximum Severity Rating Important

Impact of Vulnerability Elevation of Privilege

Detection and

Restart Details Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer can detect whether your computer system requires this update. The update requires a restart.

Affected Software Microsoft Windows. For more information, see the Affected Software section of the Advance Notification Web page at this link: Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification for October 2008

 

 

Bulletin Identifier Windows 2 Bulletin

Maximum Severity Rating Important

Impact of Vulnerability Elevation of Privilege

Detection and

Restart Details Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer can detect whether your computer system requires this update. The update requires a restart.

Affected Software Microsoft Windows. For more information, see the Affected Software section of the Advance Notification Web page at this link: Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification for October 2008

 

 

Bulletin Identifier Windows 3 Bulletin

Maximum Severity Rating Important

Impact of Vulnerability Remote Code Execution

Detection and

Restart Details Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer can detect whether your computer system requires this update. The update requires a restart.

Affected Software Microsoft Windows. For more information, see the Affected Software section of the Advance Notification Web page at this link: Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification for October 2008

 

 

Bulletin Identifier Windows 4 Bulletin

Maximum Severity Rating Important

Impact of Vulnerability Remote Code Execution

Detection and

Restart Details Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer can detect whether your computer system requires this update. The update requires a restart.

Affected Software Microsoft Windows. For more information, see the Affected Software section of the Advance Notification Web page at this link: Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification for October 2008

 

 

Bulletin Identifier Windows 5 Bulletin

Maximum Severity Rating Important

Impact of Vulnerability Elevation of Privilege

Detection and

Restart Details Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer can detect whether your computer system requires this update. The update requires a restart.

Affected Software Microsoft Windows. For more information, see the Affected Software section of the Advance Notification Web page at this link: Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification for October 2008

 

 

Bulletin Identifier Windows 6 Bulletin

Maximum Severity Rating Important

Impact of Vulnerability Remote Code Execution

Detection and

Restart Details Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer can detect whether your computer system requires this update. The update requires a restart.

Affected Software Microsoft Windows. For more information, see the Affected Software section of the Advance Notification Web page at this link: Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification for October 2008

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Moderate (1)

 

Bulletin Identifier Office Bulletin

Maximum Severity Rating Moderate

Impact of Vulnerability Information Disclosure

Detection and

Restart Details Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer can detect whether your computer system requires this update. The update does not require a restart.

Affected Software Microsoft Office. For more information, see the Affected Software section of the Advance Notification Web page at this link: Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification for October 2008

 

 

Although we do not anticipate any changes, the number of bulletins, products affected, restart information, and severities are subject to change until released.

 

Advance Notification Web Page: The full version of the Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification for this month can be found here: Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification for October 2008.

 

Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool: Microsoft will release an updated version of the Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool on Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Windows Server Update Services, and the Download Center.

 

Monthly Security Bulletin Webcast: To address customer questions on these bulletins Microsoft will host a Webcast next Wednesday at 11:00 A.M. Pacific Time (U.S. & Canada). Registration for this event and other details can be found here: Microsoft Security Bulletin Summaries and Webcasts.