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ADVANCE NOTIFICATION - July 2011 Microsoft Security Bulletin Release
What is the purpose of this alert?
As
part of the monthly security bulletin release cycle, Microsoft provides
advance notification to our customers concerning the number of new
security updates being released, the products affected, the aggregate
maximum severity, and information about detection tools relevant to the
update. This is intended to help our customers plan for the deployment
of these security updates more effectively.
On July 12, 2011, Microsoft is planning to release four new security bulletins. Below is a summary.
NEW BULLETIN SUMMARY
Bulletin ID
Maximum Severity Rating
Vulnerability Impact
Restart Requirement
Affected Software*
Bulletin 1
Critical
Remote Code Execution
Requires restart
Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows 7.
Bulletin 2
Important
Elevation of Privilege
Requires restart
Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 R2.
Bulletin 3
Important
Elevation of Privilege
Requires restart
Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 R2.
Bulletin 4
Important
Remote Code Execution
May require restart
Microsoft Visio 2003
*
The list of affected software in the summary table is an abstract. To
see the full list of affected components please click on the "Advance
Notification Webpage" link below and review the "Affected Software"
section.
Although
we do not anticipate any changes, the number of bulletins, products
affected, restart information, and severities are subject to change
until released.
Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool:
Microsoft will release an updated version of the Microsoft Windows
Malicious Software Removal Tool on Windows Update, Microsoft Update,
Windows Server Update Services, and the Download Center.
Monthly Security Bulletin Webcast: To
address customer questions on these bulletins Microsoft will host a
webcast next Wednesday, July 13, 2011, at 11:00 A.M. Pacific Time (U.S.
and Canada). Registration for this event and other details can be found
at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/summary.mspx.
At
this time, no additional information on these bulletins, such as
details regarding the vulnerability or severity, will be made available
until the bulletins are published on Tuesday.
REGARDING INFORMATION CONSISTENCY
We
strive to provide you with accurate information in static (this mail)
and dynamic (web-based) content. Microsoft's security content posted to
the web is occasionally updated to reflect late-breaking information.
If this results in an inconsistency between the information here and
the information in Microsoft's web-based security content, the
information in Microsoft's web-based security content is authoritative.
If
you have any questions regarding this alert please contact your
Technical Account Manager or Application Development Consultant.
