National Cyber Alert System

Technical Cyber Security Alert TA08-008A

Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities

Original release date: January 8, 2008
Last revised: January 8, 2008
Source: US-CERT


Systems Affected

* Microsoft Windows


Overview

Microsoft has released updates that address critical vulnerabilities
in Microsoft Windows. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities could
allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code,
gain elevated privileges, or crash a vulnerable system.


I. Description

Microsoft has released updates to address vulnerabilities that affect
Microsoft Windows as part of the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary
for January 2008. The most severe vulnerabilities could allow a
remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code. For more
information, see the US-CERT Vulnerability Notes Database.


II. Impact

A remote, unauthenticated attacker could execute arbitrary code, gain
elevated privileges, or cause a denial of service.


III. Solution

Apply updates from Microsoft

Microsoft has provided updates for these vulnerabilities in the
January 2008 security bulletins. The security bulletins describe any
known issues related to the updates. Administrators are encouraged to
note these issues and test for any potentially adverse effects.
Administrators should consider using an automated update distribution
system such as Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).


IV. References

* US-CERT Vulnerability Notes for Microsoft January 2008 updates -


* Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for January 2008 -


* Microsoft Update -


* Windows Server Update Services -



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Revision History

January 8, 2008: Initial release

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