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Posted on 14 March 2012
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National Cyber Alert System
Technical Cyber Security Alert TA12-073A
Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
Original release date: March 13, 2012
Last revised: --
Source: US-CERT
Systems Affected
* Microsoft Windows
* Microsoft Visual Studio
* Microsoft Expression Design
Overview
There are multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft
Visual Studio, and Microsoft Expression Design. Microsoft has
released updates to address these vulnerabilities.
I. Description
The Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for March 2012 describes
multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Visual
Studio, and Microsoft Expression Design. 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 March 2012, 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 (WSUS). Home users are encouraged to enable
automatic updates.
IV. References
* Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for March 2012 -
<https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms12-mar>
* Microsoft Windows Server Update Services -
<http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/wsus/default.aspx>
* Microsoft Update - <https://www.update.microsoft.com/>
* Microsoft Update Overview -
<http://www.microsoft.com/security/updates/mu.aspx>
* Turn Automatic Updating On or Off -
<http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/Turn-automatic-updating-on-or-off>
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Revision History
March 13, 2012: Initial release
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