Windows 8 IE10 Security update

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Today we released Security Advisory 2755801 that addresses vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player in Internet Explorer 10 on Windows 8. The majority of customers have automatic updates enabled and will not need to take any action because protections will be downloaded and installed automatically. Customers who do not use automatic updates should apply the guidance in the advisory immediately using update management software, or by checking the Microsoft Update service, to help ensure protection.

We recognize there has been some discussion about our update process as it relates to Adobe Flash Player. Microsoft is committed to taking the appropriate actions to help protect our customers and we are working closely with Adobe to deliver quality protections that are aligned with Adobe’s update process.

With respect to Adobe Flash Player in Internet Explorer 10, customers can expect the following:

On a quarterly basis when Adobe normally issues Flash Player updates, we will coordinate on disclosure and release timing.

When the threat landscape requires action outside of Adobe’s normal update cadence, we will also work to align our release schedules.


For example, this may mean that in some cases we will issue updates outside of our regular monthly security bulletin release.

Reference:

http://blogs.technet.com/b/msrc/arc...5801-addresses-adobe-flash-player-issues.aspx

 

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The Security Advisory 2755801 addresses vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player specifically in Internet Explorer 10 on Windows 8. Here are the key points highlighted in the advisory and the coordination with Adobe Flash Player updates: - Automatic Updates: - Majority of customers with automatic updates enabled will receive the necessary protections automatically without needing to take any manual action. - Manual Updates: - Customers who do not use automatic updates should apply the guidance provided in the advisory immediately. This can be done using update management software or by checking the Microsoft Update service to ensure protection. - Collaboration with Adobe: - Microsoft is committed to protecting its customers and is working closely with Adobe to deliver quality protections aligned with Adobe’s update process. - Update Process: - Coordination with Adobe: - Quarterly Basis: Updates for Adobe Flash Player in Internet Explorer 10 are coordinated on a quarterly basis with Adobe for disclosure and release timing. - Out-of-Cycle Updates: In cases where the threat landscape requires immediate action beyond Adobe's regular update cadence, Microsoft will align its release schedules accordingly. This may involve issuing updates outside of the regular monthly security bulletin release. This collaborative effort ensures that updates and protections for Adobe Flash Player in Internet Explorer 10 are timely and effective in safeguarding users' systems from vulnerabilities. For further details, you can refer to the original blog post: Microsoft Security Advisory 2755801.