August 2007 Patch Plan
Looks like it is going to be a busy month for patches.
Thanks for the Heads up John.
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On 14 August 2007 Microsoft is planning to release nine new security bulletins. Here is a summary in order of severity:
| Bulletin Number |
Affected Products |
Maximum Severity |
Impact |
Detection |
Restart |
| Bulletin 1 |
Windows, XML Core Services |
Critical |
Remote Code Execution |
MBSA |
Required |
| Bulletin 2 |
Windows, Visual Basic, Office for Mac |
Critical |
Remote Code Execution |
MBSA |
Required |
| Bulletin 3 |
Office |
Critical |
Remote Code Execution |
MBSA |
Not Required |
| Bulletin 4 |
Windows, Internet Explorer |
Critical |
Remote Code Execution |
MBSA |
Required |
| Bulletin 5 |
Windows |
Critical |
Remote Code Execution |
MBSA |
Required |
| Bulletin 9 |
Windows, Internet Explorer |
Critical |
Remote Code Execution |
MBSA |
Required |
| Bulletin 6 |
Windows |
Important |
Remote Code Execution |
MBSA |
Not Required |
| Bulletin 7 |
Windows Vista |
Important |
Remote Code Execution |
MBSA |
Required |
| Bulletin 8 |
Virtual PC, Virtual Server |
Important |
Elevation of Privilege |
MBSA |
Not Required |
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. This tool will NOT be distributed using Software Update Services (SUS).
Monthly Security Bulletin Webcast: Microsoft will host a webcast next week to address customer questions on these bulletins. Details can be found here:
At this time no additional information on these bulletins such as details regarding severity or details regarding the vulnerability will be made available until the bulletins are published on Tuesday.