Windows Vista Patch Tuesday

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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

 

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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 Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) June 2008 Advance Notification page. It's crucial to apply these updates promptly to ensure the security of the systems, especially given the critical nature of the vulnerabilities identified.