Title: November 2005 Microsoft Security Response Center Bulletin Notification
Issued: November 03, 2005
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Summary
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As part of the monthly security bulletin release cycle, Microsoft
provides advance notification to our customers on the number of new
security updates being released, the products affected, the aggregate
maximum severity and information about detection tools relevant to
the update. This is intended to help our customers plan for the
deployment of these security updates more effectively.
In addition, to help customers prioritize monthly security updates
with any non-security updates released on Microsoft Update, Windows
Update, Windows Server Update Services and Software Update Services
on the same day as the monthly security bulletins, we also provide:
Information about the release of updated versions of the Microsoft
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool.
-Information about the release of NON-SECURITY, High Priority
updates on Microsoft Update (MU), Windows Update (WU), Windows Server
Update Services (WSUS) and Software Update Services (SUS). Note that
this information will pertain ONLY to updates on Windows Update and
only about High Priority, non-security updates being released on the
same day as security updates. Information will NOT be provided about
Non-security updates released on other days.
On 8 November 2005 Microsoft is planning to release:
Security Updates
- 1 - Microsoft Security Bulletin affecting Microsoft Windows. The
highest Maximum Severity rating for this is Critical. These updates
will require a restart. These updates will be detectable using the
Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA).
Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - Microsoft will release an updated version of the Microsoft Windows
Malicious Software Removal Tool on Windows Update, Microsoft Update,
Windows Server Update Services and the Download Center.
Note that this tool will NOT be distributed using Software Update
Services (SUS).
Non-security High Priority updates on MU, WU, WSUS and SUS: - Microsoft will release two NON-SECURITY High-Priority Updates on
Microsoft Update (MU), and Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). - Microsoft will release one NON-SECURITY High-Priority Updates on
Windows Update (WU), and Software Update Services (SUS).
Although we do not anticipate any changes, the number of bulletins,
products affected, restart information and severities are subject to
change until released.
Microsoft will host a webcast next week to address customer questions
on these bulletins. For more information on this webcast please see
below:
TechNet Webcast: Information about Microsoft's Security Bulletins
(Level 100)
-Wednesday, 9 November 2005 11:00 AM (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US &
Canada)
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/WebCastE...spx?EventID=103
2283901&EventCategory=4&culture=en-US&CountryCode=US
At this time no additional information on these bulletins such as
details regarding severity or details regarding the vulnerability
will be made available until 8 November 2005.
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Support:
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Technical support is available from Microsoft Product Support
Services at 1-866-PC SAFETY (1-866-727-2338). There is no
charge for support calls associated with security updates.
International customers can get support from their local Microsoft
subsidiaries. Phone numbers for international support can be found
at: http://support.microsoft.com/common/international.aspx
