Microsoft Security Bulletin(s) for August 13 2012
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Today Microsoft released the following Security Bulletin(s).
Note: Security Center - Bulletins Advisories Tools Guidance Resources and Computer and Internet Security | Microsoft Safety & Security Center are authoritative in all matters concerning Microsoft Security Bulletins! ANY e-mail, web board or newsgroup posting (including this one) should be verified by visiting these sites for official information. Microsoft never sends security or other updates as attachments. These updates must be downloaded from the microsoft.com download center or Windows Update. See the individual bulletins for details.
Because some malicious messages attempt to masquerade as official Microsoft security notices, it is recommended that you physically type the URLs into your web browser and not click on the hyperlinks provided.
Bulletin Summary:
Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for August 2012
Critical (5)
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-052
Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (2722913)
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-052 - Critical : Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (2722913)
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-053
Vulnerability in Remote Desktop Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2723135)
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-053 - Critical : Vulnerability in Remote Desktop Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2723135)
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-054
Vulnerabilities in Windows Networking Components Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2733594)
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-054 - Critical : Vulnerabilities in Windows Networking Components Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2733594)
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-060
Vulnerability in Windows Common Controls Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2720573)
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-060 - Critical : Vulnerability in Windows Common Controls Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2720573)
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-058
Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange Server WebReady Document Viewing Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2740358)
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-058 - Critical : Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange Server WebReady Document Viewing Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2740358)
Important (4)
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-055
Vulnerability in Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (2731847)
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-055 - Important : Vulnerability in Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (2731847)
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-056
Vulnerability in JScript and VBScript Engines Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2706045)
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-056 - Important : Vulnerability in JScript and VBScript Engines Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2706045)
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-057
Vulnerability in Microsoft Office Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2731879)
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-057 - Important : Vulnerability in Microsoft Office Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2731879)
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-059
Vulnerability in Microsoft Visio Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2733918)
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-059 - Important : Vulnerability in Microsoft Visio Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2733918)
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 For home users, no-charge support for security updates (only!) is available by calling 800-MICROSOFT (800-642-7676) in the US or 877-568-2495 in Canada.
As always, download the updates only from the vendors website - visit Windows Update and Office Update or Microsoft Update websites. You may also get the updates thru Automatic Updates functionality in Windows system.
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Note: There may be latency issues due to replication, if the page does not display keep refreshing
Today Microsoft released the following Security Bulletin(s).
Note: Security Center - Bulletins Advisories Tools Guidance Resources and Computer and Internet Security | Microsoft Safety & Security Center are authoritative in all matters concerning Microsoft Security Bulletins! ANY e-mail, web board or newsgroup posting (including this one) should be verified by visiting these sites for official information. Microsoft never sends security or other updates as attachments. These updates must be downloaded from the microsoft.com download center or Windows Update. See the individual bulletins for details.
Because some malicious messages attempt to masquerade as official Microsoft security notices, it is recommended that you physically type the URLs into your web browser and not click on the hyperlinks provided.
Bulletin Summary:
Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for August 2012
Critical (5)
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-052
Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (2722913)
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-052 - Critical : Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (2722913)
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-053
Vulnerability in Remote Desktop Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2723135)
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-053 - Critical : Vulnerability in Remote Desktop Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2723135)
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-054
Vulnerabilities in Windows Networking Components Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2733594)
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-054 - Critical : Vulnerabilities in Windows Networking Components Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2733594)
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-060
Vulnerability in Windows Common Controls Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2720573)
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-060 - Critical : Vulnerability in Windows Common Controls Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2720573)
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-058
Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange Server WebReady Document Viewing Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2740358)
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-058 - Critical : Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange Server WebReady Document Viewing Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2740358)
Important (4)
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-055
Vulnerability in Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (2731847)
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-055 - Important : Vulnerability in Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (2731847)
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-056
Vulnerability in JScript and VBScript Engines Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2706045)
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-056 - Important : Vulnerability in JScript and VBScript Engines Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2706045)
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-057
Vulnerability in Microsoft Office Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2731879)
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-057 - Important : Vulnerability in Microsoft Office Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2731879)
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-059
Vulnerability in Microsoft Visio Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2733918)
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-059 - Important : Vulnerability in Microsoft Visio Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2733918)
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 For home users, no-charge support for security updates (only!) is available by calling 800-MICROSOFT (800-642-7676) in the US or 877-568-2495 in Canada.
As always, download the updates only from the vendors website - visit Windows Update and Office Update or Microsoft Update websites. You may also get the updates thru Automatic Updates functionality in Windows system.
Security Tool
Find out if you are missing important Microsoft product updates by using MBSA.
