Microsoft Updates for August 09/08/2005

Well folks its that time again....... 8 new updates ( I have XP so dont know whats availabe for the other OS )

Remember that new security practices are in force at Windows Update so you maybe asked if not already updated the ActiveX for Windows Genuine Advantage, to install the new updated ActiveX.


Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - August 2005 (KB890830) 09 August 2005

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.

Note you can download this tool as a stand alone from the MG front page http://www.majorgeeks.com/Microsoft_Malicious_Software_Removal_Tool_d4471.html

Update for Windows XP (KB894391) 09 August 2005

Install this update to address an issue that may cause a "Generic Host Process" error message to be displayed after you install security update MS05-012, or cause attachment file names not to be displayed in Rich Text e-mail messages.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB896423) 09 August 2005

A security issue has been identified in the Print Spooler service that could allow an attacker to compromise your Microsoft Windows-based system and gain control over it.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB899587) 09 August 2005

A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to gain access to sensitive data transmitted through your Microsoft Windows-based system in a domain environment, and to perform denial of service attacks against domain controllers.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB899591) 09 August 2005

A security issue has been identified in the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) that could allow an attacker to remotely cause your Microsoft Windows-based system to stop responding.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB893756) 09 August 2005

A security issue has been identified in the Telephony Application Programming Interface (TAPI) that could allow an attacker to compromise your Microsoft Windows-based system and gain control over it.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB899588) 09 August 2005

A security issue has been identified in the Plug and Play service that could allow an attacker to compromise your Microsoft Windows-based system and gain control over it.

Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer for Windows XP (KB896727) 09 August 2005

Security issues have been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a computer running Microsoft Internet Explorer and gain control over it.