DP's Security Bits

Published: December 9, 2008 | Updated: December 17, 2008

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December 9

Today Microsoft released the following Security Bulletin(s). 

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December Bulletin Summary

Critical (7)

MS08-071 - Vulnerabilities in GDI Could Allow Remote Code Execution (956802)
MS08-075 - Vulnerabilities in Windows Search Could Allow Remote Code Execution (959349)
MS08-073 - Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (958215)
MS08-078 - Security Update for Internet Explorer (960714)
MS08-070 - Vulnerabilities in Visual Basic 6.0 Runtime Extended Files (ActiveX Controls) Could Allow Remote Code Execution (932349)
MS08-072 - Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office Word Could Allow Remote Code Execution (957173)
MS08-074 - Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office Excel Could Allow Remote Code Execution (959070)

Important (2)

MS08-077 - Vulnerability in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server Could Cause Elevation of Privilege (957175)
MS08-076 - Vulnerabilities in Windows Media Components Could Allow Remote Code Execution (959807)

This represents our regularly scheduled monthly bulletin release (second Tuesday of each month). Please note that Microsoft may release bulletins out side of this schedule if we determine the need to do so.

If you have any questions regarding the patch or its implementation after reading the above listed bulletin you should contact Product Support Services in the United States at 1-866-PCSafety (1-866-727-2338). International customers should contact their local subsidiary.