Monday, 9 December 2013

Microsoft Security Updates for May 2013




Microsoft released ten (10) bulletins.  Two bulletins are identified as Critical with eight bulletins rated Important.

The bulletins address 33 vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Server and Tools, and .NET Framework.

MS13-038 addresses the issues in Security Advisory 2847140.

Users of Windows XP are reminded that support ends for Windows XP on April 8, 2014.  See Tim Rains article, The Countdown Begins: Support for Windows XP Ends on April 8, 2014.



































*If you have had problems with .NET Framework updates in the past, it is advised that you install MS13-040 separately including a shutdown/restart.

Support

The following additional information is provided in the Security Bulletin:
  • The affected software listed have been tested to determine which versions are affected. Other versions are past their support life cycle. To determine the support life cycle for your software version, visit Microsoft Support Lifecycle.
  • Security solutions for IT professionals: TechNet Security Troubleshooting and Support
  • Help protect your computer that is running Windows from viruses and malware: Virus Solution and Security Center
  • Local support according to your country: International Support

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