Microsoft will be releasing up to 7 updates with 3 marked as critical and 3 marked as important. An additional patch is marked 'moderate'.The three patches that are “Critical” all involve vulnerabilities that could create a remote code execution situation, which means that a hacker could gain control over the PC. All of the major 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows Vista/XP/200 are affected and at least four of the patches we know for certain will require a reboot once they are installed. It should come as no surprise that most of the patches this time around focus on Internet Explorer versions 6 and 7.
More info here: The Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) : June 2008 Advance Notification
In June 2008, Microsoft announced the release of several updates, with a detailed breakdown of their importance and implications:
Total Updates: Microsoft planned to release up to 7 updates.
Critical Updates: 3 updates were marked as critical, indicating severe vulnerabilities that could lead to remote code execution. This essentially means that hackers could potentially gain control over the affected PCs.
Important Updates: 3 updates were classified as important, suggesting significant vulnerabilities that needed to be addressed promptly.
Moderate Patch: An additional patch was marked as 'moderate', indicating a lower severity level compared to critical and important updates.
Affected Systems: The vulnerabilities impacted major 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows Vista, XP, and 200.
Reboot Requirement: At least four of the patches required a reboot after installation.
Focus on Internet Explorer: Most of the patches in this release were centered around addressing issues in Internet Explorer versions 6 and 7. For more detailed information on these updates and vulnerabilities, you can refer to the http://blogs.technet.com/msrc/archive/2008/06/05/june-2008-advance-notification.aspx. It's crucial to apply these updates promptly to ensure the security of the systems, especially given the critical nature of the vulnerabilities identified.
