Microsoft Releases New Security Bulletins

Microsoft released 11 new security bulletins in August. Of the 11, 4 are rated Critical on Microsoft's severity rating system.

The following patches have been added to the Shavlik XML file:

Critical
MS08-057
Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Excel Could Allow Remote Code Execution (956416)

MS08-058
Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (956390)

MS08-059
Vulnerability in Host Integration Server RPC Service Could Allow Remote Code Execution (956695)

MS08-060
Vulnerability in Active Directory Could Allow Remote Code Execution (957280)

Important
MS08-061
Vulnerabilities in Windows Kernel Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (954211)

MS08-062
Vulnerability in Windows Internet Printing Service Could Allow Remote Code Execution (953155)

MS08-063
Vulnerability in SMB Could Allow Remote Code Execution (957095)

MS08-064
Vulnerability in Virtual Address Descriptor Manipulation Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (956841)

MS08-065
Vulnerability in Message Queuing Could Allow Remote Code Execution (951071)

MS08-066
Vulnerability in the Microsoft Ancillary Function Driver Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (956803)

Moderate
MS08-056
Vulnerability in Microsoft Office Could Allow Information Disclosure (957699)

Additional information about these new security bulletins can be found on
Microsoft’s TechNet Web site.

Visit From the Desk of the CTO for additional information about the potential impact of these bulletins from Shavlik's CTO Eric Schultze.

How to Obtain the New Shavlik XML File

The new XML file will be automatically downloaded to your NetChk console the next time a scan is performed. Alternatively, you may initiate a refresh of all Shavlik files, including the XML files, by selecting 'Tools-Refresh Files' from the menu bar in the NetChk console. For additional information on Shavlik data files, please visit http://forum.shavlik.com/viewtopic.php?t=4923

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