Microsoft August 2012 Security Bulletin Release

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Microsoft released nine (9) bulletins, of which five bulletins are identified as Critical and the remaining four as Important.  All but one bulletin are related to Remote Code Execution and will require a restart.

The bulletins address twenty-six vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer, Exchange Server, SQL Server, Server Software, Developer Tools, and Office.

Note:  MS12-043 (Microsoft XML Core Services) was re-released again this month with additional updates for Microsoft XML Core Services 5.0. The re-release does not affect the previous updates for versions 3.0, 4.0, and 6.0.

Security Bulletins

Bulletin Number	Bulletin Title	Bulletin KB
MS12-052	Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer	2722913
MS12-053	Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows	2723135
MS12-054	Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows	2733594
MS12-055	Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows	2731847
MS12-056	Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows	2706045
MS12-057	Vulnerability in Microsoft Office	2731879
MS12-058	Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows	2733829
MS12-059	Vulnerability in Microsoft Office	2733918
MS12-060	Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows	2720573

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

References

• MSRC: August 2012 Bulletin Release
• TechNet: Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for August 2012
• Security and Safety Center:  Microsoft security updates for Augsut 2012 

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