Alert

Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer, and Windows Media Technology Vulnerabilities

Last Revised
Alert Code
SA05-284A

Systems Affected

  • Microsoft Windows
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer
  • Windows Media Technologies (DirectX)

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

Overview

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


Solution

Apply Updates

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

Description

Microsoft Security Bulletins for October 2005 address vulnerabilities in Windows,
Internet Explorer, and Windows Media technologies. 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 TA05-284A.


References


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

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Revision History

  • October 11, 2005: Initial release

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