Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
Original release date: August 14, 2007
Last revised: --
Source: US-CERT
Systems Affected
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Windows Media Player
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Office for Mac
Overview
Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Windows Media Player, Office, and Office for Mac could allow an attacker to gain control of your computer.
Solution
Install updates
Microsoft has released updates to remedy vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Windows Media Player, Office, and Office for Mac.
Updates for Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office XP and later are available on the Microsoft Update site. Microsoft Office 2000 updates are available on the Microsoft Office Update site. We also recommend enabling Automatic Updates.
Apple Mac OS X users should obtain updates from the Mactopia web site.
Description
Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Windows Media Player, Office, and Office for Mac may allow an attacker to access your computer, install and run malicious software on your computer, or cause it to crash.
More technical information is available in US-CERT Technical Cyber Security Alert TA07-226A.
References
Feedback can be directed to US-CERT
