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This is an advance notification for one out-of-band security bulletin that Microsoft is intending to release on September 21, 2012. The bulletin addresses security vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer.

Microsoft provides advance notification to our customers concerning the number of new security updates being released, products affected, and the aggregate maximum severity. This is intended to help our customers plan for the deployment of these security updates more effectively.

NEW (OOB) BULLETIN SUMMARY

Bulletin ID: Bulletin 1
Maximum Severity Rating: Critical
Vulnerability Impact: Remote Code Execution
Restart Requirement: Requires a restart
Affected Software: Internet Explorer in Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 R2.

Note: The list of affected software above an abstract. To see the full list of affected components please click on the "Advance Notification Webpage" link below and review the "Affected Software" section.

Although we do not anticipate any changes, the number of bulletins, products affected, restart information, and severities are subject to change until released.

Bulletin Advance Notification Webpage

The full version of the Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification for this release can be found at http://technet.microsoft.com/security/bulletin/ms12-sep


FIX IT TOOL FOR INTERNET EXPLORER VULNERABILITY RELEASED

A Fix-it solution for Security Advisory 2757760 is being released today, September 19, 2012 through Microsoft KB Article 2757760. See the following for more details on the Fix-It Solution:

* Microsoft Security Advisory 2757760 - Vulnerability in Internet Explorer Could Allow Remote Code Execution  -http://technet.microsoft.com/security/advisory/2757760

* Microsoft KB Article 2757760  -http://support.microsoft.com/kb/275776