Alert

Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities

Last Revised
Alert Code
TA12-164A

Systems Affected

  • Microsoft Windows
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer
  • Microsoft .NET Framework
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications
  • Microsoft Dynamics AX

Overview

Select Microsoft software products contain multiple vulnerabilities.  Microsoft has released updates to address these vulnerabilities.

The Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for June 2012 describes multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft software. Microsoft has released updates to address the vulnerabilities.  Additional details for MS12-042 can be found in US-CERT vulnerability note VU#649219.

Impact

A remote, unauthenticated attacker could execute arbitrary code, cause a denial of service, or gain unauthorized access to your files or system.

Solution

Apply updatesMicrosoft has provided updates for these vulnerabilities in the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for June 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.

References

Revisions

June 12, 2012: Initial release

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