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AA-2009.0126                  AUSCERT Advisory

                                   [Win]
  Microsoft Windows Vista and Server 2008 Service Pack 2 is now available
                                27 May 2009
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        AusCERT Advisory Summary
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Product:              Windows Server 2008
                      Windows Vista
Operating System:     Windows Vista
                      Windows Server 2008
Member content until: Wednesday, June 24 2009

OVERVIEW:

       Microsoft has released Service Pack 2 for Windows Server 2008
       and Windows Vista. Service Pack 2 supports new types of hardware and
       new hardware standards and includes all updates since SP1.


DETAILS:

       New functionality worth noting is that SP2 allows administrators to
       deploy a single service pack for both clients and servers.
       Service Pack 1 is a pre-requisite for installing Service Pack 2.
       Service Pack 2 downloads are available for both 32-bit [1] and 
       64-bit [2] architectureS. 

       For more details regarding the service pack, see the following link:

       * Information about Service Pack 2 for Windows Vista and for 
         Windows Server 2008
         http://support.microsoft.com/kb/948465


MITIGATION:

       It is advised that you plan the rollout of the new service pack to
       leverage the new technologies.

       The Service Pack is available via Microsoft Update. It is also
       available as a network installation for administrators at:

       http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/dd767387.aspx


REFERENCES:

       [1] Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 and Windows Vista Service 
           Pack 2 - Five Language Standalone (KB948465)
           http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=a4dd31d5-f907-4406-9012-a5c3199ea2b3&DisplayLang=en

       [2] Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 and Windows Vista Service 
           Pack 2 - Five Language Standalone for x64-based systems (KB948465)
           http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=656c9d4a-55ec-4972-a0d7-b1a6fedf51a7

AusCERT has made every effort to ensure that the information contained
in this document is accurate.  However, the decision to use the information
described is the responsibility of each user or organisation. The decision to
follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is
the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in
accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AusCERT
takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or
acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin.

If you believe that your computer system has been compromised or attacked in 
any way, we encourage you to let us know by completing the secure National IT 
Incident Reporting Form at:

        http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=3192

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Australian Computer Emergency Response Team
The University of Queensland
Brisbane
Qld 4072

Internet Email: auscert@auscert.org.au
Facsimile:      (07) 3365 7031
Telephone:      (07) 3365 4417 (International: +61 7 3365 4417)
                AusCERT personnel answer during Queensland business hours
                which are GMT+10:00 (AEST).
                On call after hours for member emergencies only.
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