Alert

Microsoft Windows and Internet Explorer Vulnerabilities

Last Revised
Alert Code
SA05-221A

Systems Affected

  • Microsoft Windows
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer

For more complete information, refer to the Microsoft Security
Bulletin Summary for August, 2005
.

Overview

Microsoft has released updates that address critical vulnerabilities in Windows and
Internet Explorer.


Solution

Apply Updates

Microsoft has released security updates for Windows and Internet Explorer. To
obtain the updates, visit the Microsoft Update web site.
US-CERT also recommends enabling
Automatic Updates
.

Description

Microsoft Security Bulletins for August, 2005 address vulnerabilities in Windows
and Internet Explorer. These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to take control
of your computer or cause it to crash. For more technical information, see US-CERT
Technical Cyber Security Alert TA05-221A.


References


Feedback can be directed to the US-CERT Technical
Staff
.

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Revision History

  • August 9, 2005: Initial release

Last updated

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