About this tag
The kill bits tag on WindowsForum.com covers Microsoft security advisories that release new sets of ActiveX kill bits. These kill bits are included in Internet Explorer cumulative updates and are designed to disable vulnerable ActiveX controls, helping to protect systems from security risks. The tagged content includes advisories such as 3118753, 2695962, 2562937, 2647518, and 2736233, each providing a rollup of kill bits to address specific vulnerabilities. Discussions focus on the release of these updates and their role in Windows security.
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    3118753 - Updates for ActiveX Kill Bits 3118753 - Version: 1.0

    Revision Note: V1.0 (January 12, 2016): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is releasing a new set of ActiveX kill bits with this advisory. These ActiveX kill bits are included in the Internet Explorer cumulative update released on January 12, 2016. Continue reading...
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    3118753 - Updates for ActiveX Kill Bits 3118753 - Version: 1.0

    Revision Note: V1.0 (January 12, 2016): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is releasing a new set of ActiveX kill bits with this advisory. These ActiveX kill bits are included in the Internet Explorer cumulative update released on January 12, 2016. Continue reading...
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    3118753 - Updates for ActiveX Kill Bits 3118753 - Version: 1.0

    Revision Note: V1.0 (January 12, 2016): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is releasing a new set of ActiveX kill bits with this advisory. These ActiveX kill bits are included in the Internet Explorer cumulative update released on January 12, 2016. Continue reading...
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    Update Rollup for ActiveX Kill Bits - Version: 1.0

    Severity Rating: Revision Note: V1.0 (May 8, 2012): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is releasing a new set of ActiveX kill bits with this advisory. Continue reading...
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    Microsoft Security Advisory (2562937): Update Rollup for ActiveX Kill Bits - Version: 1.0

    Revision Note: V1.0 (August 9, 2011): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is releasing a new set of ActiveX kill bits with this advisory. Continue reading...
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    Microsoft Security Advisory (2695962): Update Rollup for ActiveX Kill Bits - Version: 1.0

    Revision Note: V1.0 (May 8, 2012): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is releasing a new set of ActiveX kill bits with this advisory. Continue reading...
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    Microsoft Security Advisory (2647518): Update Rollup for ActiveX Kill Bits - Version: 1.0

    Revision Note: V1.0 (March 13, 2012): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is releasing a new set of ActiveX kill bits with this advisory. Continue reading...
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    Microsoft Security Advisory (2736233): Update Rollup for ActiveX Kill Bits - Version: 1.0

    Revision Note: V1.0 (September 11, 2012): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is releasing a new set of ActiveX kill bits with this advisory. Continue reading...
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    Microsoft Security Advisory (2820197): Update Rollup for ActiveX Kill Bits - Version: 1.0

    Revision Note: V1.0 (May 14, 2013): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is releasing a new set of ActiveX kill bits with this advisory. Continue reading...
  10. News

    Microsoft Security Advisory (2820197): Update Rollup for ActiveX Kill Bits - Version: 1.0

    Revision Note: V1.0 (May 14, 2013): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is releasing a new set of ActiveX kill bits with this advisory. More...
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    Microsoft Security Advisory (2820197): Update Rollup for ActiveX Kill Bits - Version: 1.0

    Revision Note: V1.0 (May 14, 2013): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is releasing a new set of ActiveX kill bits with this advisory. More...
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    Microsoft Security Advisory (2736233): Update Rollup for ActiveX Kill Bits - Version: 1.0

    Revision Note: V1.0 (September 11, 2012): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is releasing a new set of ActiveX kill bits with this advisory. More...
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    Microsoft Security Advisory (2695962): Update Rollup for ActiveX Kill Bits - Version: 1.0

    Revision Note: V1.0 (May 8, 2012): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is releasing a new set of ActiveX kill bits with this advisory. More...
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    Microsoft Security Advisory (2695962): Update Rollup for ActiveX Kill Bits - Version: 1.0

    Revision Note: V1.0 (May 8, 2012): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is releasing a new set of ActiveX kill bits with this advisory. More...
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    Microsoft Security Advisory (2647518): Update Rollup for ActiveX Kill Bits - Version: 1.0

    Revision Note: V1.0 (March 13, 2012): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is releasing a new set of ActiveX kill bits with this advisory. More...
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    Microsoft Security Advisory (2647518): Update Rollup for ActiveX Kill Bits - Version: 1.0

    Revision Note: V1.0 (March 13, 2012): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is releasing a new set of ActiveX kill bits with this advisory. More...
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    December 2011 Security Bulletin Webcast Q&A

    Hosts: Jonathan Ness, Security Development Manager, MSRC Jerry Bryant, Group Manager, Trustworthy Computing Communications Website: TechNet/Security Chat Topic: December 2011 Security Bulletin Release Date: Wednesday, December 14...
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    MS11-090 - Critical : Cumulative Security Update of ActiveX Kill Bits (2618451) - Version: 1.1

    Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.1 (December 13, 2011): Corrected the kill bit information for the HP Photo Creative ActiveX control in the section, Third-Party Kill Bits. This is an informational change only. There were no changes to the security update files or detection...
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    MS11-090 - Critical : Cumulative Security Update of ActiveX Kill Bits (2618451) - Version: 1.0

    Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (December 13, 2011): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in Microsoft software. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user views a specially crafted...
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    Microsoft Security Advisory (953839): Update Rollup for ActiveX Kill Bits - Version: 1.3

    Revision Note: V1.3 (March 11, 2009): Added an entry to Frequently Asked Questions to communicate that for the purpose of automatic updating, this update does not replace the Cumulative Security Update of ActiveX Kill Bits (950760) that is described in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-032...