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Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for March 2008

Yesterday, March 11th, Microsoft released 4 critical updates. So far I have it installed on five XP Pro SP2 machines without any problems. If you haven't done it yet then point your mouse to Microsoft Update to download and install these patches:

• MS08-014 - Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Excel Could Allow Remote Code Execution (949029)
• MS08-015 - Vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook Could Allow Remote Code Execution (949031)
• MS08-016 - Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office Could Allow Remote Code Execution (949030)
• MS08-017 - Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office Web Components Could Allow Remote Code Execution (933103)

A more technical version of the Security Bulletin can be found at TechNet and an end-user version is available at Microsoft's Security At Home site.

You can obtain the security updates offered this month on Windows Update, from Download Center on Security and Critical Releases ISO CD Image files. For more information, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 913086.

Support:

• Customers in the U.S. and Canada can receive technical support from Microsoft Product Support Services at 1-866-PCSAFETY. International customers can receive support from their local Microsoft subsidiaries. Visit the International Help and Support.

See also: Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) and Security Vulnerability Research & Defense blog.