Microsoft Windows, Windows Media Player, and Internet Explorer Vulnerabilities
Systems Affected
- Microsoft Windows
- Windows Media Player
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
Overview
Microsoft has released updates that address critical vulnerabilities in Windows, Windows Media Player, and Internet Explorer.
Solution
Apply Updates
Microsoft has provided updates to remedy these vulnerabilities. To obtain the updates, visit the Microsoft Update web site. US-CERT also recommends enabling Automatic Updates.
Description
Microsoft Security Bulletins for February 2006 address vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Windows Media Player, and Internet Explorer. These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to take control of your computer or cause it to crash. For more technical information, see US-CERT Technical Cyber Security Alert TA06-045A.
References
- US-CERT Technical Cyber Security Alert TA06-045A.html - <http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-045A.html>
- US-CERT Vulnerability Note VU#312956 - <http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/312956>
- US-CERT Vulnerability Note VU#291396 - <http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/291396>
- US-CERT Vulnerability Note VU#692060 - <http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/692060>
- US-CERT Vulnerability Note VU#839284 - <http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/839284>
- Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for February 2006 - <http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms06-feb.mspx>
- Microsoft Update - <https://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/>
- Security Essentials - <http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx>
Feedback can be directed to the US-CERT Technical Staff.
Revision History
- February 10, 2006: Initial release
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