Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for November, 2005

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-053
Vulnerabilities in Graphics Rendering Engine Could Allow Code Execution (896424)
Published: November 8, 2005

Version: 1.0

Summary
Who should read this document: Customers who use Microsoft Windows

Impact of Vulnerability: Remote Code Execution

Maximum Severity Rating: Critical

Recommendation: Customers should apply the update immediately.

Security Update Replacement: This bulletin replaces several prior security updates. See the frequently asked questions (FAQ) section of this bulletin for the complete list.

Caveats: None


Microsoft will host a webcast tomorrow to address customer questions on this bulletin:

Start Time: Wednesday, November 9, 2005 11:00 AM (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
End Time: Wednesday, November 9, 2005 12:00 PM (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)

Note: Find out if you are missing important Microsoft product updates by using MBSA
Share this information to your friends to help them protect theirs and other's PC by keeping an up-to-date system.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS05-053.mspx

 

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - November 2005 (KB890830)
Date last published: 11/8/2005
Download size: 1.2 MB
After the download, this tool runs once to check your computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and helps to remove any infection found. If an infection is found, the tool will display a status report the next time you start your computer. A new version of the tool will be offered every month. If you want to manually run the tool on your computer, you can download a copy from the Microsoft Download Center or run an online version from microsoft.com. This tool is not a replacement for an anti-virus product. To help protect your computer, you should use an anti-virus product.

New Additions
We have added detection and cleaning capabilities for the following malicious software:

• Bugbear

• Codbot

• Mabutu

• Opaserv

• Swen

See the complete list of malicious software cleaned by this tool.
http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/families.mspx