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AUSCERT Security Bulletin
ASB-2009.1012
Microsoft Bulletin Notification - July Pre-release Announcement
14 July 2009
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: Microsoft Windows
Virtual PC
Virtual Server
Microsoft ISA Server
Microsoft Office
Operating System: Windows 2000
Windows XP
Windows Server 2003
Windows Vista
Windows Server 2008
Impact/Access: Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands -- Remote/Unauthenticated
Increased Privileges -- Remote/Unauthenticated
Resolution: Patch
Member content until: Thursday, July 16 2009
OVERVIEW
Microsoft will be releasing critical security patches for July for
their products on Wednesday 15 July 2009 at:
4:00 am - AEST (ACT, NSW, Queensland, Tasmania, Victoria)
3:30 am - ACST (SA, NT)
2:00 am - AWST (WA)
Further details are available from the Microsoft web site [1].
IMPACT
Microsoft will be releasing six security bulletins:
Critical:
- three for Windows
Important:
- one for Virtual PC, Virtual Server
- one for Microsoft ISA Server
- one for Microsoft Office
MITIGATION
AusCERT advises that system administrators consider patching their
machines as quickly as possible following their release by Microsoft.
Bulletin information will be available from the Microsoft web site
soon after their release, and AusCERT will be distributing bulletins
to AusCERT members on Wednesday.
These vulnerabilities are currently being exploited, so it is critical
that system administrators apply patches or mitigated vulnerabilities
as quickly as possible.
REFERENCES
[1] Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification for July 2009
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS09-jul.mspx
AusCERT has made every effort to ensure that the information contained
in this document is accurate. However, the decision to use the information
described is the responsibility of each user or organisation. The decision to
follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is
the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in
accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AusCERT
takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or
acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin.
If you believe that your computer system has been compromised or attacked in
any way, we encourage you to let us know by completing the secure National IT
Incident Reporting Form at:
http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=3192
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Australian Computer Emergency Response Team
The University of Queensland
Brisbane
Qld 4072
Internet Email: auscert@auscert.org.au
Facsimile: (07) 3365 7031
Telephone: (07) 3365 4417 (International: +61 7 3365 4417)
AusCERT personnel answer during Queensland business hours
which are GMT+10:00 (AEST).
On call after hours for member emergencies only.
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