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*** Security Alert - 8th February 2005 ***
Source: US-CERT
Systems Affected:
- Microsoft Windows operating systems
- Microsoft Office
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Microsoft Project 2002
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Microsoft Visio 2002
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Microsoft Works Suite
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Microsoft Windows Media Player
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Windows Messenger
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MSN Messenger
Description:
Microsoft has released a Security Bulletin Summary for February, 2005. This summary includes several bulletins that address vulnerabilities in various Windows operating systems, applications and components.
Resolution:
Apply an update
Obtain the appropriate updates from Windows Update or by using
Automatic Updates. Microsoft has provided the patches for these
vulnerabilities in the Security Bulletins and on Windows Update.
Do not follow unsolicited links
Do not click on unsolicited links received in email, instant
messages, web forums, or chat rooms. While this is generally a good
security practice, following this behavior will not prevent the
exploitation of these vulnerabilities in all cases.
Maintain updated anti-virus software
Anti-virus software with updated virus definitions may identify and
prevent some exploit attempts. Ensure your anti-virus software is
updated with the latest virus definitions. If you do not have virus-protection
you can download AVG free for personal use from
Grisoft
<http://www.grisoft.com>.
References
* Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for April, 2005 -
<http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms05-apr.mspx>
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Copyright 2005 Carnegie Mellon University.
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