Tuesday, August 13, 2013

UC-CERT: Alert (TA13-225A)

Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities

Original release date: August 13, 2013

Systems Affected

  • Windows Operating System and Components
  • Microsoft Server Software
  • Internet Explorer
 

Overview

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

Description

The Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for August 2013 describes multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft software. Microsoft has released updates to address these vulnerabilities.

Impact

These vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution, elevation of privilege, denial of service, or information disclosure.

Solution

Apply Updates
Microsoft has provided updates for these vulnerabilities in the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for August 2013, 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

  • August 13, 2013: Initial Release

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