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                         AUSCERT Security Bulletin

                               ASB-2009.1030
Microsoft Bulletin Notification - July Out-of-Band Pre-release Announcement
                               27 July 2009

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        AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product:              Internet Explorer
                      Visual Studio
Operating System:     Windows
Impact/Access:        Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands -- Remote/Unauthenticated
Resolution:           Patch
Member content until: Thursday, July 30 2009

Comment: Microsoft have advised that customers who are up to date on their 
         security updates are protected from known attacks related to this 
         out-of-band release.

OVERVIEW

        Microsoft will be releasing two out-of-band security patches for 
        their products on Wednesday 29 July 2009 at:
                
               4:00 am - AEST (ACT, NSW, Queensland, Tasmania, Victoria)
               3:30 am - ACST (SA, NT)
               2:00 am - AWST (WA)
                
        Further details are available from the Microsoft web site [1].


IMPACT

        Microsoft will be releasing two security bulletins:
                
        Critical:
                - one for Internet Explorer 
                
        Moderate:
                - one for Visual Studio


MITIGATION

        AusCERT advises that system administrators consider patching their
        machines as quickly as possible following their release by Microsoft.
        Bulletin information will be available from the Microsoft web site
        soon after their release, and AusCERT will be distributing bulletins
        to AusCERT members on Tuesday.


REFERENCES

        [1] Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification for July 2009
            http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms09-jul-ans.mspx

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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