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SUMMARY

This article is intended for use by administrators of Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), Windows Update, and Microsoft Update services. This article contains a cumulative list of content changes that have been made available for WSUS, Windows Update, and Microsoft Update. Administrators can use this list both as a quick reference to content changes that have been made during routine synchronizations and as an explanation of these changes. This information will be updated either during our regular update releases on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month or whenever an unscheduled update is released. This article lists changes that were made on or after January 10, 2012. It does not list changes that were made before that date. For more information about changes that occurred before January 10, 2012, see the "References" section.

INTRODUCTION

This article contains a cumulative list of Windows Update content changes that have been made available to Windows Update, Microsoft Update, and Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) on or after January 10, 2012.

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Tuesday, May 22, 2012

This is a summary of the new and changed content to be released on Tuesday, May 22, 2012.

New non-security content:

  • System Update Readiness Tool for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista (KB947821) [May 2012]

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: High Priority, Non-Security
    Supersedes: KB947821 on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista
    Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista
    Approximate file sizes:
    • System Update Readiness Tool for Windows 7 [May 2012] update: ~ 124086KB
    • System Update Readiness Tool for Windows 7 x64 [May 2012] update: ~ 197084KB
    • System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 [May 2012] update: ~ 51672KB
    • System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 [May 2012] update: ~ 220265KB
    • System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Server 2008 [May 2012] update: ~ 84169KB
    • System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Server 2008 IA-64 [May 2012] update: ~ 45020KB
    • System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Server 2008 x64 [May 2012] update: ~ 115351KB
    • System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Vista [May 2012] update: ~ 104857KB
    • System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Vista x64 [May 2012] update: ~ 145303KB

    Description:
    This tool is being offered because an inconsistency was found in the Windows servicing store which may prevent the successful installation of future updates, service packs, and software. This tool checks your computer for such inconsistencies and tries to resolve issues if found.
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947821 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947821)

Changes to existing security content:

  • MS12-035: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP (KB2604092)
    • Metadata changed.
    • Binaries have not changed.
    • This update does not need to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2604092 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2604092)
  • MS12-035: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP (KB2604110)
    • Metadata changed.
    • Binaries have not changed.
    • This update does not need to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2604110 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2604110)
  • MS11-100: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP (KB2656352)
    • Metadata changed.
    • Binaries have not changed.
    • This update does not need to be reinstalled.

    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2656352 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2656352)
  • MS12-034: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP (KB2656407)
    • Metadata changed.
    • Binaries have not changed.
    • This update does not need to be reinstalled.
    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2656407 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2656407)
  • MS12-034: Security Update for Windows XP Embedded (KB2686509) 
    • Package and metadata change for Windows XP Embedded only.
    • Binaries have not changed.
    • For platforms outside of Windows XP Embedded, this update does not need to be reinstalled.
    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=244692 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=244692)

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

This is a summary of the new and changed content to be released on Tuesday, May 8, 2012.

New security content:

  • MS12-032: Security Update for Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista (KB2688338)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating: Important
    Supersedes:
    • MS10-058 (KB978886) on Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista
    • MS11-083 (KB2588516) on Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 R2


    Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Windows Embedded Standard 7 and Windows 7 update: ~ 730KB
    • Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64, Windows 7 x64, and Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 1441KB
    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 1915KB
    • Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista update: ~ 564KB
    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 1426KB
    • Windows Server 2008 x64 and Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 898KB

    Description:
    A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=246964 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=246964)
  • MS12-033: Security Update for Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista (KB2690533)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating: Important
    Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 68KB
    • Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 77KB
    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 103KB
    • Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista update: ~ 64KB
    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 97KB
    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows and Vista x64 update: ~ 70KB

    Description:
    A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated local attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=247902 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=247902)
  • MS12-034: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP (KB2656405)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating: Critical
    Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7/Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista/Windows Server 2003/Windows XP, Server 2008 x86 update: ~ 9060KB
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7, Server 2008, Server 2008 R2 for x64 update: ~ 12012KB

    Description:
    A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=237425 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=237425)
  • MS12-034: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP (KB2656407)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating: Low
    Target platforms: Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2003/Windows XP x86 update: ~ 16561KB
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP for x64-based Systems update: ~ 30135KB

    Description:
    A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to break or bypass a security feature in the affected software. You can help protect by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=237427 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=237427)
  • MS12-034: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista (KB2656409)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating: Low
    Target platforms: Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista SP2 x86 update: ~ 5728KB
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 SP2 on Windows Vista SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2 for x64 update: ~ 7874KB

    Description:
    A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to break or bypass a security feature in the affected software. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=237428 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=237428 )
  • MS12-034: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2656410)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating: Low
    Target platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 x86 update: ~ 5568KB
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 7697KB

    Description:
    A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to break or bypass a security feature in the affected software. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=237429 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=237429)
  • MS12-034: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2656411)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating: Low
    Target platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 SP1 x86 update: ~ 5366KB
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 7493KB

    Description:
    A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to break or bypass a security feature in the affected software. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=237430 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=237430)
  • MS12-034: Security Update for Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista (KB2658846)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating: Important
    Supersedes: MS12-019 (KB2665364) on Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista
    Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 1232KB
    • Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 2710KB
    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 3083KB
    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 1187KB
    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 2591KB
    • Windows 8 update: ~ 22KB

    Description:
    A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=251038 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=251038)
  • MS12-034: Security Update for Windows (KB2659262)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating: Important
    Supersedes: MS11-029 (KB2412687) on Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
    Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 1059KB
    • Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 2351KB
    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 3525KB
    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 1159KB
    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 3530KB
    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 2342KB
    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 1273KB
    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 3606KB
    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 2304KB
    • Windows XP update: ~ 1280KB

    Description:
    A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=251038 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=251038)
  • MS12-034: Security Update for Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, and Windows XP (KB2660649)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating: Important
    Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, and Windows XP
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 3494KB
    • Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 5563KB
    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 2704KB
    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 4544KB
    • Windows XP update: ~ 1108KB

    Description:
    A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=251038 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=251038)
  • MS12-034: Security Update for Windows (KB2676562)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating: Critical
    Supersedes:
    • MS12-018 (KB2641653) on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP

    Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 3150KB
    • Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 6551KB
    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 9962KB
    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 2685KB
    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 6386KB
    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 3422KB
    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 3451KB
    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 11786KB
    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 11394KB
    • Windows XP update: ~ 3138KB

    Description:
    A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=244692 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=244692)
  • MS12-034: Security Update for Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP (KB2686509)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating: Important
    Target platforms: Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 484KB
    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 989KB
    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 656KB
    • Windows XP update: ~ 488KB

    Description:
    A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated local attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=244692 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=244692)
  • MS12-035: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0 SP3 on Windows XP Tablet PC and Media Center (KB2604042)

    Locale: Chinese (Traditional), Chinese Simplified, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish
    Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating: Critical
    Supersedes: MS11-078 (KB2572066) on Windows XP
    Target platforms: Windows XP
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0 SP3 on Windows XP Tablet PC and Media Center update: ~ 4750KB

    Description:
    A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=226955 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=226955)
  • MS12-035: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 SP1 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2003 R2 x86 (KB2604078)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating: Critical
    Supersedes: MS11-078 (KB2572069) on Windows Server 2003
    Target platforms: Windows Server 2003
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 SP1 on Windows Server 2003 R2 x86 update: ~ 3594KB

    Description:
    A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=226957 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=226957)
  • MS12-035: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP (KB2604092)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating: Critical
    Supersedes: MS12-016 (KB2633880) on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
    Target platforms: Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2003/Windows XP x86 update: ~ 19715KB
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 49202KB
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP for x64-based Systems update: ~ 42314KB

    Description:
    A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=226963 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=226963)
  • MS12-035: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista (KB2604094)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating: Critical
    Supersedes: MS12-016 (KB2633874) on Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista
    Target platforms: Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista SP2 x86 update: ~ 11152KB
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2008 SP2 for Itanium-based Systems update: ~ 16656KB
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Vista SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2 for x64 update: ~ 17461KB

    Description:
    A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=226962 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=226962)
  • MS12-035: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista (KB2604105)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating: Critical
    Target platforms: Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista SP2 x86 update: ~ 5691KB
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 SP2 on Windows Vista SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2 for x64 update: ~ 7878KB

    Description:
    A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=226967 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=226967)
  • MS12-035: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP (KB2604110)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating: Critical
    Target platforms: Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2003/Windows XP x86 update: ~ 15774KB
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP for x64-based Systems update: ~ 28101KB

    Description:
    A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=226968 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=226968)
  • MS12-035: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 on Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB2604111)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating: Critical
    Target platforms: Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 on Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista/Windows Server 2003/Windows XP, Server 2003, Vista, Server 2008 x86 update: ~ 946KB
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 on Windows Server 2003 and Server 2008 for IA64 update: ~ 1184KB
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 on Windows XP, Server 2003, Vista, and Server 2008 for x64 update: ~ 1026KB

    Description:
    A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=226969 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=226969)
  • MS12-035: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2604114)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating: Critical
    Supersedes: MS12-016 (KB2633879) on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
    Target platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 x86 update: ~ 16165KB
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 24323KB
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 16416KB

    Description:
    A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=226970 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=226970)
  • MS12-035: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2604115)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating: Critical
    Supersedes: MS12-016 (KB2633873) on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
    Target platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 SP1 x86 update: ~ 15786KB
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 23666KB
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 for Itanium-based Systems update: ~ 15851KB

    Description:
    A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=226971 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=226971)
  • MS12-035: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB2604121)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating: Critical
    Supersedes: MS11-069 (KB2539636) on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
    Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7/Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista/Windows Server 2003/Windows XP, Server 2008 x86 update: ~ 23466KB
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7, Server 2008, Server 2008 R2 for x64 update: ~ 39403KB
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on Windows Server 2003, Server 2008, Server 2008 R2 for IA64 update: ~ 44743KB

    Description:
    A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=226972 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=226972)

New non-security content:

  • Update Rollup for ActiveX Killbits for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB2695962)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: High Priority, Non-Security, Update Rollups
    Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Update Rollup for ActiveX Killbits for Windows 7 update: ~ 37KB
    • Update Rollup for ActiveX Killbits for Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 40KB
    • Update Rollup for ActiveX Killbits for Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 36KB
    • Update Rollup for ActiveX Killbits for Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 40KB
    • Update Rollup for ActiveX Killbits for Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 35KB
    • Update Rollup for ActiveX Killbits for Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 41KB
    • Update Rollup for ActiveX Killbits for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 486KB
    • Update Rollup for ActiveX Killbits for Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 991KB
    • Update Rollup for ActiveX Killbits for Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 661KB
    • Update Rollup for ActiveX Killbits for Windows XP update: ~ 489KB

    Description:
    Security issues have been identified in ActiveX controls that could allow an attacker to compromise a system running Microsoft Internet Explorer and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=247537 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=247537)
  • Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - May 2012 (KB890830)/Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - May 2012 (KB890830) - Internet Explorer Version

    Locale: All
    Deployment:
    • Internet Explorer Version: WSUS and Windows Internet Explorer Dynamic Installer
    • Non-Internet Explorer Version: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog

    Classification: High Priority, Non-Security, Update Rollups
    Supersedes: KB890830 on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
    Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - May 2012 update: ~ 19588KB
    • Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool x64 - May 2012 update: ~ 20974KB
    • Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - May 2012 - IE Version update: ~ 15733KB

    Description:
    After the download, this tool runs one time to check your computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and helps remove any infection that is found. If an infection is found, the tool will display a status report the next time that you start your computer. A new version of the tool will be offered every month. If you want to manually run the tool on your computer, you can download a copy from the Microsoft Download Center, or you can run an online version from microsoft.com. This tool is not a replacement for an antivirus product. To help protect your computer, you should use an antivirus product.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=39987 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=39987)

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

New non-security content:

  • Update for Root Certificates for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB931125)

    Locale: All
    Deployment:
    Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Optional/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog for Windows XP
    WSUS and Catalog for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista and Windows Server 2003
    Classification: Updates, Non-Security
    Supersedes: KB931125 on Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP
    Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Root Certificates For Windows Server 2003 [April 2012] (KB931125) update: ~ 378KB
    • Root Certificates For Windows Server 2008 [April 2012] (KB931125) update: ~ 378KB
    • Root Certificates for Windows XP [April 2012] (KB931125) update: ~ 378KB
    • Root Certificates for Windows 7 [April 2012] (KB931125) update: ~ 378KB
    • Root Certificates for Windows Vista [April 2012] (KB931125) update: ~ 378KB

    Description:
    This item updates the list of root certificates on your computer to the list that is accepted by Microsoft as part of the Microsoft Root Certificate Program. Adding additional root certificates to your computer enables you to use Extended Validation (EV) certificates in Internet Explorer, a greater range of security enhanced Web browsing, encrypted e-mail, and security enhanced code delivery. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Once you have installed this item, it cannot be removed.
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/931125 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/931125)

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

New security content:

  • MS12-023: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (KB2675157)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating:
    • Critical: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP
    • Moderate: Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2003

    Supersedes:
    • MS12-010 (KB2647516) on Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP

    Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 9630KB
    • Internet Explorer 9 for Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 11125KB
    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 21643KB
    • Internet Explorer 9 for Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 22302KB
    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 24695KB
    • Internet Explorer 9 for Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 11126KB
    • Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 6610KB
    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 9448KB
    • Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 16099KB
    • Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 12592KB
    • Internet Explorer 9 for Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 22320KB
    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 18515KB
    • Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 9052KB
    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 10306KB
    • Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 4166KB
    • Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 47392KB
    • Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 24916KB
    • Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 37597KB
    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 41792KB
    • Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 19496KB
    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows XP update: ~ 10308KB
    • Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP update: ~ 9057KB
    • Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP update: ~ 3856KB
    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 9448KB
    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 18515KB
    • Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 9052KB
    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 10306KB
    • Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 47392KB
    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 41792KB
    • Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 37597KB
    • Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows XP update: ~ 9057KB
    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows XP update: ~ 10308KB

    Description:
    Security issues have been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a system that is running Microsoft Internet Explorer and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=242739 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=242739)
  • MS12-024: Security Update for Windows (KB2653956)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating: Critical
    Supersedes: MS10-019 (KB978601) on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
    Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 224KB
    • Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 377KB
    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 465KB
    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 211KB
    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 435KB
    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 334KB
    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 628KB
    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1365KB
    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 959KB
    • Windows XP update: ~ 633KB

    Description:
    A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=238623 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=238623)
  • MS12-025: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB2656368)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating: Critical
    Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7/Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista/Windows Server 2003/Windows XP, Server 2008 x86 update: ~ 1914KB
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7, Server 2008, Server 2008 R2 for x64 update: ~ 1957KB
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on Windows Server 2003, Server 2008, Server 2008 R2 for IA64 update: ~ 2114KB

    Description:
    A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=237397 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=237397)
  • MS12-025: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP (KB2656369)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating: Critical
    Target platforms: Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2003/Windows XP x86 update: ~ 1280KB
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1873KB
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP for x64-based Systems update: ~ 1713KB

    Description:
    A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=237398 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=237398)
  • MS12-025: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 SP1 on Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB2656370)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating: Critical
    Target platforms: Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 SP1 on Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista/Windows XP x86 update: ~ 5678KB
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 SP1 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008 for IA64 update: ~ 5876KB
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 SP1 on Windows XP, Server 2003, Vista, and Server 2008 for x64 update: ~ 5720KB

    Description:
    A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=237399 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=237399)
  • MS12-025: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2656372)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating: Critical
    Target platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 x86 update: ~ 405KB
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 411KB
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 254KB
    Description:
    A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=237401 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=237401)
  • MS12-025: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2656373)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating: Critical
    Target platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 SP1 x86 update: ~ 407KB
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 414KB
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 for Itanium-based Systems update: ~ 253KB
    Description:
    A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=237402 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=237402)
  • MS12-025: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista (KB2656374)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating: Critical
    Target platforms: Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista SP2 x86 update: ~ 470KB
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2008 SP2 for Itanium-based Systems update: ~ 274KB
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Vista SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2 for x64 update: ~ 473KB

    Description:
    A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=237403 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=237403)
  • MS12-025: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 SP1 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2003 R2 x86 (KB2656376)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating: Critical
    Target platforms: Windows Server 2003
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 SP1 on Windows Server 2003 R2 x86 update: ~ 667KB

    Description:
    A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=237405 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=237405)
  • MS12-025: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0 SP3 on Windows XP Tablet PC and Media Center (KB2656378)

    Locale: Chinese (Traditional), Chinese Simplified, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish
    Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating: Critical
    Target platforms: Windows XP
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0 SP3 on Windows XP Tablet PC and Media Center update: ~ 725KB

    Description:
    A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=237407 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=237407)

New non-security content:

  • Update for Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Edition (KB2524478)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Updates, Non-Security
    Target platforms: Windows Server 2008 R2
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 445KB

    Description:
    Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2524478 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2524478)
  • Update for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista (KB2679255)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Updates, Non-Security
    Supersedes:
    • KB2639308 on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
    • KB973879 on Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista

    Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Windows 7 update: ~ 3009KB
    • Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 6654KB
    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 8618KB
    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 2100KB
    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 4048KB
    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 2343KB

    Description:
    Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2679255 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2679255)
  • Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - April 2012 (KB890830)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: High Priority, Non-Security, Update Rollups
    Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - April 2012 update: ~ 18510KB
    • Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool x64 - April 2012 update: ~ 19807KB
    • Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - April 2012 - IE Version update: ~ 15293KB

    Description:
    After the download, this tool runs one time to check your computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and helps remove any infection that is found. If an infection is found, the tool will display a status report the next time that you start your computer. A new version of the tool will be offered every month. If you want to manually run the tool on your computer, you can download a copy from the Microsoft Download Center, or you can run an online version from microsoft.com. This tool is not a replacement for an antivirus product. To help protect your computer, you should use an antivirus product.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=39987 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=39987)
  • Update for Windows Mail Junk E-mail Filter [April 2012] (KB905866)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Updates, Non-Security
    Supersedes: KB905866 on Windows Vista
    Target platforms: Windows Vista
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Windows Mail Junk E-mail Filter [April 2012] update: ~ 2154KB
    • Windows Mail Junk E-mail Filter for x64-based Systems [April 2012] update: ~ 2156KB
    Description:
    Install this update for Windows Mail to revise the definition files that are used to detect e-mail messages that should be considered junk e-mail or that may contain phishing content. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=79015 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=79015)

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

New non-security content:

  • Update for Root Certificates for Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP (KB931125)

    Locale: All
    Deployment:
    • Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Optional/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog for Windows XP
    • WSUS, and Catalog for Windows 7 and Windows Vista

    Classification: Updates, Non-Security
    Supersedes: KB931125 on Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP
    Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Root Certificates for Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP [March 2012] update: ~ 376KB
    Description:
    This item updates the list of root certificates on your computer to the list that is accepted by Microsoft as part of the Microsoft Root Certificate Program. Adding additional root certificates to your computer enables you to use Extended Validation (EV) certificates in Internet Explorer, a greater range of security enhanced Web browsing, encrypted e-mail, and security enhanced code delivery. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Once you have installed this item, it cannot be removed.
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/931125 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/931125)

Changes to existing Non-Security Content:

  • Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (KB976932)
    • Metadata changed to remove detection for the Windows Service Pack Blocker Tool Kit.
    • Binaries have not changed.
    • This update does not need to be reinstalled.
    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/976932 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/976932)

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

New security content:

  • MS12-017: Security Update for Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2003 (KB2647170)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating: Important
    Supersedes:
    • MS11-058 (KB2562485) on Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2008
    • MS12-009 (KB2645640) on Windows Server 2003

    Target platforms: Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2003
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 367KB
    • Windows Server 2008 update: ~ 264KB
    • Windows Server 2008 x64 update: ~ 310KB
    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 1209KB
    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 4772KB
    • Windows Server 2003 x64 update: ~ 3024KB

    Description:
    A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to cause the affected system to stop responding. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=235401 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=235401)
  • MS12-018: Security Update for Windows (KB2641653)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating: Important
    Supersedes: MS12-008 (KB2660465) on Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
    Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 1159KB
    • Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 1552KB
    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 3107KB
    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 1012KB
    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 2658KB
    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 1329KB
    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 1421KB
    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 5537KB
    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 4265KB
    • Windows XP update: ~ 1421KB

    Description:
    A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated local attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=235364 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=235364)
  • MS12-019: Security Update for Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista (KB2665364)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating: Moderate
    Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 1231KB
    • Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 2708KB
    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 3077KB
    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 1188KB
    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 2591KB

    Description:
    A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to cause the affected application to stop responding. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=239573 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=239573)
  • MS12-020: Security Update for Windows (KB2621440)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating: Critical
    Supersedes: MS11-065 (KB2570222) on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
    Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 715KB
    • Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 1243KB
    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 470KB
    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 313KB
    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 252KB
    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 617KB
    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 555KB
    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1208KB
    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 762KB
    • Windows XP update: ~ 550KB

    Description:
    A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=232664 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=232664)
  • MS12-020: Security Update for Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2667402)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating:
    • Important: Windows Server 2008 R2
    • Moderate: Windows Embedded Standard 7 and Windows 7
    Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 R2
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 136KB
    • Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 149KB
    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 208KB

    Description:
    A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to cause the affected system to stop responding. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=232664 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=232664)

New non-security content:

  • Update for Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2608658)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Updates, Non-Security
    Target platforms: Windows Server 2008 R2
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 131KB

    Description:
    Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2608658 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2608658)
  • Update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2639308)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Updates, Non-Security
    Supersedes: KB2534366 on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
    Target platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Windows 7 update: ~ 2029KB
    • Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 5043KB
    Description:
    Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2639308 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2639308)
  • Update Rollup for ActiveX Killbits for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB2647518)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: High Priority, Non-Security, Update Rollups
    Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Update Rollup for ActiveX Killbits for Windows 7 update: ~ 37KB
    • Update Rollup for ActiveX Killbits for Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 40KB
    • Update Rollup for ActiveX Killbits for Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 36KB
    • Update Rollup for ActiveX Killbits for Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 40KB
    • Update Rollup for ActiveX Killbits for Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 37KB
    • Update Rollup for ActiveX Killbits for Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 42KB
    • Update Rollup for ActiveX Killbits for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 486KB
    • Update Rollup for ActiveX Killbits for Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 991KB
    • Update Rollup for ActiveX Killbits for Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 660KB
    • Update Rollup for ActiveX Killbits for Windows XP update: ~ 489KB

    Description:
    Security issues have been identified in ActiveX controls that could allow an attacker to compromise a system running Microsoft Internet Explorer and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=236990 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=236990)
  • Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - March 2012 (KB890830)/Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - March 2012 (KB890830) - Internet Explorer Version

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: High Priority, Non-Security, Update Rollups
    Supersedes: KB890830 on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
    Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - March 2012 update: ~ 18782KB
    • Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool x64 - March 2012 update: ~ 20108KB
    • Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - March 2012 - IE Version update: ~ 15160KB
    Description:
    After the download, this tool runs one time to check your computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and helps remove any infection that is found. If an infection is found, the tool will display a status report the next time that you start your computer. A new version of the tool will be offered every month. If you want to manually run the tool on your computer, you can download a copy from the Microsoft Download Center, or you can run an online version from microsoft.com. This tool is not a replacement for an antivirus product. To help protect your computer, you should use an antivirus product.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=39987 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=39987)
  • Update for Windows Mail Junk E-mail Filter [March 2012] (KB905866)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Updates, Non-Security
    Supersedes: KB905866 on Windows Vista
    Target platforms: Windows Vista
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Windows Mail Junk E-mail Filter [March 2012] update: ~ 2153KB
    • Windows Mail Junk E-mail Filter for x64-based Systems [March 2012] update: ~ 2155KB

    Description:
    Install this update for Windows Mail to revise the definition files that are used to detect e-mail messages that should be considered junk e-mail or that may contain phishing content. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=79015 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=79015)

Changes to existing security content:

  • MS10-058: Security Update for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista (KB978886)
    • Metadata change to remove supersedence
    • Binaries have not changed.
    • This update does not need to be reinstalled.
    For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/978886 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/978886)

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

New non-security Content:

  • Update for Root Certificates for Windows XP (KB931125)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Updates, Non-Security
    Supersedes: KB931125
    Target platforms: Windows XP
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Root Certificates for Windows XP [February 2012] update: ~ 369KB
    Description:
    This item updates the list of root certificates on your computer to the list that is accepted by Microsoft as part of the Microsoft Root Certificate Program. Adding additional root certificates to your computer enables you to use Extended Validation (EV) certificates in Internet Explorer, a greater range of security enhanced Web browsing, encrypted e-mail, and security enhanced code delivery. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Once you have installed this item, it cannot be removed.
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/931125 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/931125)
  • Update for Root Certificates for Windows Vista, and Windows 7 (KB931125)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Updates, Non-Security
    Target platforms: Windows Vista, and Windows 7
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Root Certificates for Windows Vista [February 2012] update: ~ 369KB
    • Root Certificates for Windows 7 [February 2012] update: ~ 369KB
    Description:
    This item updates the list of root certificates on your computer to the list that is accepted by Microsoft as part of the Microsoft Root Certificate Program. Adding additional root certificates to your computer enables you to use Extended Validation (EV) certificates in Internet Explorer, a greater range of security enhanced Web browsing, encrypted e-mail, and security enhanced code delivery. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Once you have installed this item, it cannot be removed.
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/931125 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/931125)
  • System Update Readiness Tool for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista (KB947821) [February 2012]

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: High Priority, Non-Security
    Supersedes: KB947821 on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista
    Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista
    Approximate file sizes:
    • System Update Readiness Tool for Windows 7 [February 2012] update: ~ 118184KB
    • System Update Readiness Tool for Windows 7 x64 [February 2012] update: ~ 186385KB
    • System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 [February 2012] update: ~ 47566KB
    • System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 [February 2012] update: ~ 209566KB
    • System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Server 2008 [February 2012] update: ~ 84329KB
    • System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Server 2008 IA-64 [February 2012] update: ~ 44826KB
    • System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Server 2008 x64 [February 2012] update: ~ 116385KB
    • System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Vista [February 2012] update: ~ 105016KB
    • System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Vista x64 [February 2012] update: ~ 146337KB
    Description:
    This tool is being offered because an inconsistency was found in the Windows servicing store which may prevent the successful installation of future updates, service packs, and software. This tool checks your computer for such inconsistencies and tries to resolve issues if found.
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947821 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947821)

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

New security content:

  • MS12-008: Security Update for Windows (KB2660465)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating: Critical
    Supersedes: MS11-087 (KB2639417) on Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
    Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 1158KB
    • Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 1548KB
    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 3075KB
    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 1012KB
    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 2660KB
    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 1329KB
    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 1421KB
    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 5536KB
    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 4261KB
    • Windows XP update: ~ 1421KB
    Description:
    A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=238387 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=238387)

  • MS12-009: Security Update for Windows (KB2645640)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating: Important
    Supersedes:
    • MS11-046 (KB2503665) on Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista
    • MS11-080 (KB2592799) on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
    Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 298KB
    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 473KB
    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 441KB
    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~245KB
    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 559KB
    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1232KB
    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 786KB
    Description:
    A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated local attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=238474 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=238474)

  • MS12-010: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (KB2647516)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating:
    • Critical: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP
    • Moderate: Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
    • Low: Windows Server 2003
    Supersedes:
    • MS11-099 (KB2618444) on Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
    Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 9628KB
    • Internet Explorer 9 for Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 11127KB
    • Internet Explorer 9 for Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 22306KB
    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 21667KB
    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 24694KB
    • Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 6614KB
    • Internet Explorer 9 for Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 11132KB
    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 9449KB
    • Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 16104KB
    • Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 12586KB
    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 18531KB
    • Internet Explorer 9 for Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 22328KB
    • Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 9052KB
    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 10320KB
    • Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 4164KB
    • Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 47392KB
    • Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 24908KB
    • Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 19496KB
    • Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 37588KB
    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 41787KB
    • Internet Explorer 8 for Windows XP update: ~ 10323KB
    • Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP update: ~ 3854KB
    • Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP update: ~ 9056KB
    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 9449KB
    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 18531KB
    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 10320KB
    • Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 9052KB
    • Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 47392KB
    • Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 37588KB
    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 41787KB
    • Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer for Windows XP update: ~ 9056KB
    • Internet Explorer 8 Dynamic Installer for Windows XP update: ~ 10323KB
    Description:
    Security issues have been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a system that is running Microsoft Internet Explorer and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=236989 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=236989)

  • MS12-012: Security Update for Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2008 (KB2643719)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating: Important
    Target platforms: Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2008
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 460KB
    • Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 484KB
    • Windows Server 2008: ~ 440KB
    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 524KB
    • Windows Server 2008 x64: ~ 488KB
    Description:
    A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=239941 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=239941)

  • MS12-013: Security Update for Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista (KB2654428)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating: Critical
    Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 317KB
    • Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 602KB
    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 758KB
    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 306KB
    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 730KB
    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 547KB
    Description:
    A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=238617 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=238617)

  • MS12-014: Security Update for Windows XP (KB2661637)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating: Important
    Target platforms: Windows XP
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Windows XP update: ~ 485KB
    Description:
    A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=239945 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=239945)

  • MS12-016: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB2633870)


    Locale: All
    Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating: Critical
    Supersedes: MS11-069 (KB2539636) on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
    Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7/Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista/Windows Server 2003/Windows XP, Server 2008 x86 update: ~ 3515KB
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7, Server 2008, Server 2008 R2 for x64 update: ~ 3554KB
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on Windows Server 2003, Server 2008, Server 2008 R2 for IA64 update: ~ 3713KB
    Description:
    A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=232393 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=232393)

  • MS12-016: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2633873)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating: Critical
    Supersedes: MS11-069 (KB2539635) on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
    Target platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 SP1 x86 update: ~ 1815KB
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 1824KB
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 for Itanium-based Systems update: ~ 1175KB
    Description:
    A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=232396 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=232396)

  • MS12-016: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista (KB2633874)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating: Critical
    Supersedes: MS11-069 (KB2539633) on Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista
    Target platforms: Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista SP2 x86 update: ~ 2208KB
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2008 SP2 for Itanium-based Systems update: ~ 1526KB
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Vista SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2 for x64 update: ~ 2212KB
    Description:
    A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=232397 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=232397)

  • MS12-016: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2633879)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating: Critical
    Supersedes: MS11-069 (KB2539634) on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
    Target platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 x86 update: ~ 2116KB
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 2122KB
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 1486KB
    Description:
    A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=232395 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=232395)

  • MS12-016: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP (KB2633880)


    Locale: All
    Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating: Critical
    Supersedes: MS11-069 (KB2539631) on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
    Target platforms: Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2003/Windows XP x86 update: ~ 3047KB
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 5413KB
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP for x64-based Systems update: ~ 5257KB
    Description:
    A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=232394 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=232394)


New Non-Security Content:

  • Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB2600217)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Updates, Non-Security
    Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7/Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista/Windows Server 2003/Windows XP, Server 2008 x86 update: ~ 17372KB
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7, Server 2008, Server 2008 R2 for x64 update: ~ 32949KB
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on Windows Server 2003, Server 2008, Server 2008 R2 for IA64 update: ~ 39871KB
    Description:
    This update addresses stability, reliability, and performance issues in Microsoft .NET Framework 4. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=232526 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=232526)
  • Update for Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2008 (KB2603469)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Updates, Non-Security
    Target platforms: Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2008
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 197KB
    • Windows Server 2008 update: ~ 101KB
    • Windows Server 2008 x64 update: ~ 174KB
    Description:
    Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2603469 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2603469)

  • Update Rollup for Microsoft Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 (KB2626067)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: High Priority, Non-Security, Update Rollups
    Target platforms: Windows Server 2008 R2
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Update Rollup for Microsoft Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 update: ~ 64556KB
    Description:
    Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2626067 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2626067)

  • Update Rollup for Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials (KB2630429)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates
    Classification: High Priority, Non-Security, Update Rollups
    Supersedes: KB2554629 on Windows Server 2008 R2
    Target platforms: Windows Server 2008 R2
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Update Rollup for Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials update: ~ 80429KB
    Description:
    Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this cumulative update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2630429 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2630429)

  • Update Rollup for Windows Home Server 2011 (KB2630434)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates
    Classification: High Priority, Non-Security, Update Rollups
    Supersedes: KB2554634 on Windows Server 2008 R2
    Target platforms: Windows Server 2008 R2
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Update Rollup for Windows Home Server 2011 update: ~ 79980KB
    Description:
    Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this cumulative update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2630434 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2630434)

  • Update Rollup for Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials (KB2630436)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates and WSUS
    Classification: High Priority, Non-Security, Update Rollups
    Supersedes: KB2554636 on Windows Server 2008 R2
    Target platforms: Windows Server 2008 R2
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Update Rollup for Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials update: ~ 79931KB
    Description:
    Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this cumulative update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2630436 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2630436)

  • Update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2640148)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Updates, Non-Security
    Target platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Windows 7 update: ~ 4815KB
    • Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 7725KB
    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 31125KB
    Description:
    Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2640148 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2640148)

  • Update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2660075)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Updates, Non-Security
    Target platforms: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Windows 7 update: ~ 302KB
    • Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 381KB
    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 425KB
    Description:
    Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2660075 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2660075)

  • Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - February 2012 (KB890830)/Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - February 2012 (KB890830) - Internet Explorer Version

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: High Priority, Non-Security, Update Rollups
    Supersedes: KB890830 on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
    Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - February 2012 update: ~ 18161KB
    • Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool x64 - February 2012 update: ~ 19182KB
    • Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - February 2012 - IE Version update: ~ 14491KB
    Description:
    After the download, this tool runs one time to check your computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and helps remove any infection that is found. If an infection is found, the tool will display a status report the next time that you start your computer. A new version of the tool will be offered every month. If you want to manually run the tool on your computer, you can download a copy from the Microsoft Download Center, or you can run an online version from microsoft.com. This tool is not a replacement for an antivirus product. To help protect your computer, you should use an antivirus product.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=39987 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=39987)

  • Update for Windows Mail Junk E-mail Filter [February 2012] (KB905866)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Updates, Non-Security
    Supersedes: KB905866 on Windows Vista
    Target platforms: Windows Vista
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Windows Mail Junk E-mail Filter [February 2012] update: ~ 2153KB
    • Windows Mail Junk E-mail Filter for x64-based Systems [February 2012] update: ~ 2156KB
    Description:
    Install this update for Windows Mail to revise the definition files that are used to detect e-mail messages that should be considered junk e-mail or that may contain phishing content. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=79015 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=79015)

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Changes to existing non-security content:


Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Changes to existing non-security content:

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

New security content:

  • MS12-001: Security Update for Windows (KB2644615)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating: Important
    Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 598KB
    • Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 1397KB
    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 1609KB
    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 499KB
    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 1341KB
    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 1022KB
    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 784KB
    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 5369KB
    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 1537KB

    Description:
    A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to break or bypass a security feature in the affected software. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=235999 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=235999)
  • MS12-002: Security Update for Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP (KB2603381)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating: Important
    Target platforms: Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 482KB
    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 984KB
    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 653KB
    • Windows XP update: ~ 485KB

    Description:
    A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=229637 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=229637)
  • MS12-003: Security Update for Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB2646524)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating: Important
    Supersedes:
    • MS10-069 (KB2121546) on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
    • MS11-063 (KB2567680) on Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP

    Target platforms: Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 213KB
    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 393KB
    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 241KB
    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 625KB
    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1332KB
    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 905KB
    • Windows XP update: ~ 619KB

    Description:
    A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated local attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=235400 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=235400)
  • MS12-004: Security Update for Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB2598479)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating: Critical
    Target platforms: Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 165KB
    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 444KB
    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 300KB
    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 561KB
    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1250KB
    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 864KB
    • Windows XP update: ~ 566KB

    Description:
    A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=227487 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=227487)
  • MS12-004: Security Update for Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Update Rollup 2 X86 Edition (KB2628259)

    Locale: Chinese Simplified, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean
    Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating: Important
    Target platforms: Windows XP
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Update Rollup 2 X86 Edition update: ~ 526KB

    Description:
    A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=227487 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=227487)
  • MS12-004: Security Update for Windows Vista (KB2628642)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating: Important
    Target platforms: Windows Vista
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Windows Vista Media Center TVPack 2008 update: ~ 143KB
    • Windows Vista Media Center TVPack 2008 for x64-based Systems update: ~ 181KB

    Description:
    A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=227487 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=227487 )
  • MS12-004: Security Update for Windows (KB2631813)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating:
    • Critical: Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
    • Important: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 R2

    Supersedes:
    • MS10-033 (KB975562) on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
    Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 1021KB
    • Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 1776KB
    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 2437KB
    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 894KB
    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 2514KB
    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 1727KB
    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 1121KB
    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 5392KB
    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 3596KB
    • Windows XP update: ~ 1142KB

    Description:
    A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=227487 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=227487)
  • MS12-005: Security Update for Windows (KB2584146)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating: Important
    Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 63KB
    • Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 89KB
    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 110KB
    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 59KB
    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 98KB
    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 81KB
    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 505KB
    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1065KB
    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 713KB
    • Windows XP update: ~ 508KB

    Description:
    A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=230777 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=230777)
  • MS12-006: Security Update for Windows (KB2585542)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Important/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating: Important
    Supersedes:
    • KB2541763 on Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, and Windows XP
    • KB975467 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
    • MS07-031 (KB935840) on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
    • MS09-059 (KB975467) on Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
    • MS10-049 (KB980436) on Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
    • MS10-085 (KB2207566) on Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista
    • MS10-095 (KB2385678) on Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 R2

    Target platforms: Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Windows Embedded Standard 7/Windows 7 update: ~ 1102KB
    • Windows Embedded Standard 7 x64/Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 1798KB
    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 2434KB
    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 1277KB
    • Windows Server 2008 IA-64 update: ~ 3184KB
    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 2089KB
    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 689KB
    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1674KB
    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 1182KB
    • Windows XP update: ~ 720KB

    Description:
    A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain access to information. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=232510 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=232510)
  • MS12-006: Security Update for Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP (KB2638806)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Security Updates
    Security severity rating: Important
    Supersedes: KB971737 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
    Target platforms: Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 654KB
    • Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~ 1510KB
    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 1031KB

    Description:
    A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain access to information. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=232510 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=232510)

New non-security content:

  • Update for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP (KB2632503)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Updates, Non-Security
    Supersedes:
    • KB942840 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
    • KB976662 on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP

    Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Windows 7 update: ~ 344KB
    • Windows 7 x64/Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 778KB
    • Windows Server 2008 R2 IA-64 update: ~ 909KB
    • Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista update: ~ 327KB
    • Windows Server 2008 x64/Windows Vista x64 update: ~ 629KB
    • Windows Server 2003 update: ~ 780KB
    • Windows Server 2003 x64/Windows XP x64 update: ~ 1285KB
    • Windows XP update: ~ 784KB

    Description:
    Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2632503 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2632503)
  • Update for Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Edition (KB2636573)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Optional/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Updates, Non-Security
    Target platforms: Windows Server 2008 R2
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 update: ~ 99KB

    Description:
    Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2636573 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2636573)
  • Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - January 2012 (KB890830)/Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - January 2012 (KB890830) - Internet Explorer Version

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Updates, Non-Security
    Supersedes: KB890830 on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
    Target platforms: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - January 2012 update: ~ 14136KB
    • Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - January 2012 - IE Version update: ~ 14136KB
    • Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool x64 - January 2012 update: ~ 15990KB

    Description:
    After the download, this tool runs one time to check your computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and helps remove any infection that is found. If an infection is found, the tool will display a status report the next time that you start your computer. A new version of the tool will be offered every month. If you want to manually run the tool on your computer, you can download a copy from the Microsoft Download Center, or you can run an online version from microsoft.com (http://microsoft.com/) . This tool is not a replacement for an antivirus product. To help protect your computer, you should use an antivirus product.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=39987 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=39987)
  • Update for Windows Mail Junk E-mail Filter [January 2012] (KB905866)

    Locale: All
    Deployment: Recommended/Automatic Updates, WSUS, and Catalog
    Classification: Updates, Non-Security
    Supersedes: KB905866 on Windows Vista
    Target platforms: Windows Vista
    Approximate file sizes:
    • Windows Mail Junk E-mail Filter [January 2012] update: ~ 2153KB
    • Windows Mail Junk E-mail Filter for x64-based Systems [January 2012] update: ~ 2156KB

    Description:
    Install this update for Windows Mail to revise the definition files that are used to detect e-mail messages that should be considered junk e-mail or that may contain phishing content. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
    http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=79015 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=79015)

REFERENCES

For more information about the Software Update Services and Windows Server Update Services changes in content for 2011, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
2662694  (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2662694/ ) Description of Software Update Services and Windows Server Update Services changes in content for 2011
For more information about the Software Update Services and Windows Server Update Services changes in content for 2010, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
2492172  (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2492172/ ) Description of Software Update Services and Windows Server Update Services changes in content for 2010
For more information about the Software Update Services and Windows Server Update Services changes in content for 2009, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
979198  (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/979198/ ) Description of Software Update Services and Windows Server Update Services changes in content for 2009
For more information about the Software Update Services and Windows Server Update Services changes in content for 2008, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
961825  (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/961825/ ) Description of Software Update Services and Windows Server Update Services changes in content for 2008
For more information about the Software Update Services and Windows Server Update Services changes in content for 2007, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
947503  (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947503/ ) Description of Software Update Services and Windows Server Update Services changes in content for 2007
For more information about the Software Update Services and Windows Server Update Services changes in content for 2006, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
930858  (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/930858/ ) Description of Software Update Services and Windows Server Update Services changes in content for 2006
For more information about the Software Update Services and Windows Server Update Services changes in content for 2005, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
918043  (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/918043/ ) Description of Software Update Services and Windows Server Update Services changes in content for 2005
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