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Description of Software Update Services and Windows Server Update Services changes in content for 2006

Article ID:930858
Last Review:January 15, 2008
Revision:3.2
Important It is time to move to Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). Software Update Services (SUS) 1.0 support time is running out. In addition to the current capabilities in SUS 1.0, WSUS updates more than just Windows, provides reporting capabilities, provides targeting capabilities, and gives administrators more control over the update process. For more information about WSUS, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/wsus/default.aspx (http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/wsus/default.aspx)
Note This article applies only to releases on the Microsoft Windows Update Web site. This article does not apply to security releases for products that are not supported by Windows Update.
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SUMMARY

This article is intended for use by administrators of Microsoft Software Update Services (SUS) and Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) servers. This article contains a cumulative list of content changes that have been made available for SUS and WSUS servers. 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 Tuesday of every month or whenever an unscheduled update is released. This article lists changes that were made on or after January 5, 2006, and does not list changes that were made before that date.

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INTRODUCTION

This article contains a cumulative list of content changes that have been made available to Microsoft Software Update Services (SUS) and Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) servers on or after January 5, 2006.

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Thursday, December 14, 2006

Changes to existing security content

 MS06-078: Security Update for Windows 2000 (KB923689) – Korean only
The Korean binary has changed to resolve reported installation failures.
This update does not have to be reinstalled.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
923689 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923689/) MS06-078: Vulnerability in Windows Media Player could allow remote code execution

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Tuesday, December 12, 2006

New security content

MS06-072: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (KB925454)

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Auto Update, WSUS, SUS 1.0, and Catalog
Classification: Security Update
Security severity rating:
Critical: Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 for Windows 2000, Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
Moderate: Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 IA-64 and Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 x64
Important: Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack 4 for Windows 2000
Target platforms: Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows XP, and Microsoft Windows 2000
Approximate file sizes:
Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack 4 for Windows 2000 Update: ~3152 KB
Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 for Windows 2000 Update: ~4177 KB
Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 for Windows XP Update: ~4674 KB
Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 Update: ~7046 KB
Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 IA-64 Update: ~47296 KB
Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 x64 and Windows XP x64 Update: ~20397 KB
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 the system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart the computer.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=77563 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=77563)
MS06-074: Security Update for Windows (KB926247)

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Auto Update, WSUS, SUS 1.0, and Catalog
Classification: Security Update
Security severity rating: Important
Target platforms: Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows XP, and Microsoft Windows 2000
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 2000 Update: ~503 KB
Windows XP Update: ~505 KB
Windows Server 2003 Update: ~515 KB
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 Update: ~1027 KB
Windows Server 2003 x64 and Windows XP x64 Update: ~706 KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart the computer.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=78533 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=78533)
MS06-075: Security Update for Windows (KB926255)

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Auto Update, WSUS, SUS 1.0, and Catalog
Classification: Security Update
Security severity rating: Important
Target platforms: Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Microsoft Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows XP Update: ~740 KB
Windows Server 2003 Update: ~748 KB
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 Update: ~2450 KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart the computer.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=77797 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=77797)
MS06-076: Cumulative Security Update for Outlook Express (KB923694)

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Auto Update, WSUS, SUS 1.0, and Catalog
Classification: Security update
Security severity rating: Important
Target platforms: Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows XP, and Microsoft Windows 2000
Approximate file sizes:
Outlook Express 5.5 Service Pack 2 Update: ~1505 KB
Outlook Express 6 Service Pack 1 Update: ~2373 KB
Windows XP Update: ~1601 KB
Windows Server 2003 Update: ~2120 KB
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 Update: ~16507 KB
Windows Server 2003 x64 and Windows XP x64 Update: ~6138 KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise your Windows-based system using Outlook Express. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart the computer.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=73835 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=73835)
MS06-077: Security Update for Windows 2000 (KB926121)

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Auto Update, WSUS, SUS 1.0, and Catalog
Classification: Security Update
Security severity rating: Important
Target platforms: Microsoft Windows 2000
Approximate file sizes:
Security Update for Windows 2000 Update: ~489 KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart the computer.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms06-077.mspx (http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms06-077.mspx)
MS06-078: Security Update for Windows (KB923689)

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Auto Update, WSUS, SUS 1.0, and Catalog
Classification: Security Update
Security severity rating: Critical
Target platforms: Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows XP, and Microsoft Windows 2000
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Media Format 9.5 Series x64 Update: ~1869 KB
Windows 2000 Update: ~1739 KB
Windows XP Update: ~2388 KB
Windows Server 2003 Update: ~1684 KB
Windows Server 2003 x64 and Windows XP x64 Update: ~2196 KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise your Windows-based system using Windows Media file formats and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart the computer.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=76487 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=76487)
MS06-078: Security Update for Windows Media Player 6.4 (KB925398)

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Auto Update, WSUS, SUS 1.0, and Catalog
Classification: Security Update
Security severity rating: Critical
Target platforms: Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 Update: ~792 KB
Windows Server 2003 x64 and Windows XP x64 Update: ~917 KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise your Windows-based system using Windows Media Player and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart the computer.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=76487 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=76487)

New non-security content

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - December 2006 (KB890830) and Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - December 2006 (KB890830) - Internet Explorer Version

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Auto Update, and WSUS
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security, Update Rollup
Target platforms: Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000
Approximate file sizes:
Non-Internet Explorer Version Update: ~696 KB
Internet Explorer Version Update: ~4814 KB
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 the computer. A new version of the tool will be offered every month. If you want to manually run the tool on the computer, you can download a copy from the Microsoft Download Center or run an online version from microsoft.com. This tool does not replace 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)
Definition Update for Windows Mail [December 2006] (KB905866)

Locale: Vista released locales
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows Vista, Windows Vista x64
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Mail Update: ~2189 KB
Windows Mail for x64 Update: ~2190 KB
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.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=79015 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=79015)
Update for Windows Server 2003 (KB911897)

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Auto Update, WSUS, SUS 1.0, and Catalog
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security
Target platforms: Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Server 2003 Update: ~532 KB
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 Update: ~1064 KB
Windows Server 2003 x64 / Windows XP x64 Update: ~704 KB
Description:
Install this update to resolve an issue in which files can be corrupted when they are copied over a network that uses IPv6. After you install this update, you may have to restart the computer.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/911897 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/911897)
Update for Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 (KB926251)

Locale: French, Chinese (Simplified), Korean, Italian, Polish, German, English, Japanese
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Auto Update, WSUS, SUS 1.0, and Catalog
Classification: High Priority, Non-Security
Target platforms: Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
Approximate file sizes:
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005: ~730 KB
Description:
Install this update to address Windows Media Player 10 automatic update failures after the installation of Update for Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 (913800). After you install this update, you may have to restart the computer.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/926251 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/926251)
Update for Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP (KB931836)

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Target platforms: Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Microsoft Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows XP Update: ~501 KB
Windows Server 2003 Update: ~518 KB
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 Update: ~1056 KB
Windows Server 2003 x64 and Windows XP x64 Update: ~721 KB
Description:
Installing this update enables your computer to automatically adjust the computer clock on the correct date in 2007 because of revised Daylight Saving Time laws in many countries. After you install this update, you may have to restart the computer.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/931836 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/931836)
Update for Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP (KB929120)

Locale:
All platforms (High Priority, Non-Security): English
All platforms (Updates, Non-Security): All
Deployment:
All platforms (High Priority, Non-Security): Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Auto Update, WSUS, and Catalog
All platforms (Updates, Non-Security): Windows Update, Microsoft Update, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Each platform has both
High Priority, Non-Security
Updates, Non-Security
Target platforms: Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Microsoft Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows XP Update: ~513 KB
Windows Server 2003 Update: ~520 KB
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 Update: ~1054 KB
Windows Server 2003 x64 and Windows XP x64 Update: ~716 KB
Description:
Australia has implemented Daylight Saving Time in the West Australia (Perth) time zone starting in December 2006 for a trial period of three years. Install this update to enable your computer to automatically adjust the computer clock on the correct date. After you install this item, you may have to restart the computer.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929120 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929120)

Changes to existing security content

MS06-066: Security Update for Windows XP (KB923980)
Updated detection targeting to Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition and Windows XP Professional Edition.
Binaries have not changed.
This update does not have to be reinstalled.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
923980 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923980/) MS06-066: Vulnerability in the Client Service could allow remote code execution

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Tuesday, November 28, 2006

New non-security content

Windows Rights Management Services Client with Service Pack 2 for Windows (KB917275)

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, WSUS, Catalog
Classification: Service Packs, Non-Security
Target Platforms: Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Rights Management Services Client with Service Pack 2 for Windows x86 Editions Update: ~2425 KB
Windows Rights Management Services Client with Service Pack 2 for Windows x64 Editions Update: ~5009 KB
Windows Rights Management Services Client with Service Pack 2 for Windows Itanium-based Systems Update: ~7202 KB
Description:
Rights Management Services (RMS) Client Service Pack 2 contains software updates for RMS Client v1.0 and RMS Client v1.0 SP1. These updates provide support for Microsoft new Exchange and Office SharePoint technologies, support for future implementations of ADFS clients, and improvements in security processor functionality. Native 64-bit execution for X64 and IA-64 platforms is also supported in this release.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/917275 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/917275)
Windows Media Player 11 / Windows Media Player 11 (for Windows Media Center Edition 2005) / Windows Media Player 11 (for Windows XP Professional x64 Edition)

Locale:
Windows XP x86: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Brazilian, Korean, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional)
Windows Media Center Edition 2005: English, German, French, Korean, Chinese (Simplified), Dutch, Italian
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition: English
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, WSUS, Catalog and Dynamic Update
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Target platforms: Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
Approximate file sizes:
Windows XP Update: ~25755 KB
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Update: ~25755 KB
Windows XP Professional x64 Update: ~27936 KB
Description:
Windows Media Player 11 offers great new ways to store and enjoy digital media. It is easier than ever to access all the video, pictures, and recorded TV on a computer. Play it, view it, organize it, sync it to a portable device for viewing on the go, or share with devices around the home—all from one location. After you install this item, you may have to restart the computer.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/ (http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/)
Remote Desktop Connection (Terminal Services Client 6.0) for Windows (KB925876)

Locale: English
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Updates, Non-Security
Target platforms: Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows XP Update: ~1620 KB
Windows Server 2003 Update: ~1517 KB
Windows Server 2003 x64 / Windows XP x64 Update: ~4662 KB
Description:
Remote Desktop Connection (Terminal Services Client 6.0) lets you to use any new Terminal Services features that are introduced in Windows Vista and in Windows Server 2008 from a computer that is running Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or that is running Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=78101 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=78101)
Windows Internet Explorer 7

Locale: English
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Auto Update and WSUS
Classification:
WSUS: Update Rollups, Non-Security
Target Platforms: Users of Internet Explorer 7 on Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Microsoft Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP Update: ~15505 KB
Windows Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 Update: ~15478 KB
Windows Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 (IA-64) Update: ~37548 KB
Windows Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 (x64) and Windows XP 64-bit Edition Version 2003 Update: ~29724 KB
Description:
This free upgrade to Internet Explorer is for genuine Windows customers. It offers improvements such as enhanced security to help protect you from malicious software and fraudulent Web sites, a cleaner look that includes tabs for browsing multiple pages in one window, and features to make everyday tasks such as printing and searching the Web easier. This upgrade preserves the current home page, search settings, favorites, and compatible toolbars. This upgrade can be uninstalled. This update includes Windows Genuine Advantage validation.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=71727 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=71727)
Windows Genuine Advantage Notification (KB905474)
Locale: English
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, and Automatic Updates
Classification: High priority update, Non-Security
Target Platforms: Microsoft Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
~934 KB
Description:
The Windows Genuine Advantage Notification tool notifies you if a copy of Windows is not genuine. If the copy is found to be non-genuine, the tool will help you obtain a licensed copy of Windows.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=39157 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=39157)

Changes to existing security content

MS06-005: Security Update for Windows Media Player 10 for Windows XP (KB911565)
Updated detection to prevent offering of this update after Microsoft Windows Media Player 11 is installed.
Binaries have not changed.
This update does not have to be reinstalled.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
911565 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/911565/) MS06-005: Vulnerability in Windows Media Player could allow remote code execution

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Tuesday, November 21, 2006

New security content

MS06-071: MSXML 4.0 SP2 Security Update (KB927978) New for SUS 1.0 only and unchanged for all other deployments (originally released to WSUS, Windows Update, Microsoft Update, and Automatic Update on November 14, 2006)

Locale: English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), French, German, Italian, Korean, Spanish
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Auto Update, WSUS, SUS 1.0, and Catalog
Classification: Security update
Security severity rating: Critical
Target components: MSXML 4.0
Approximate file sizes:
MSXML 4.0 update: ~5629 KB
Description:
A vulnerability exists in the XMLHTTP ActiveX control in Microsoft XML Core Services. This vulnerability could allow for remote code execution.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927978 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927978)
MS06-071: MSXML 6.0 RTM Security Update (KB927977) New for SUS 1.0 only and unchanged for all other deployments (originally released to WSUS, Windows Update, Microsoft Update, and Automatic Update on November 14, 2006)

Locale: English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (Simplified), Italian, German, Spanish, French, Brazilian, Dutch, Russian, Swedish
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Auto Update, WSUS, SUS 1.0, and Catalog
Classification: Security update
Security severity rating: Critical
Target components: MSXML 6.0
Approximate file sizes:
MSXML 6.0 RTM Security update: ~910 KB
MSXML 6.0 RTM Security IA-64 Update: ~2527 KB
MSXML 6.0 RTM Security AMD64 Update: ~1833 KB
Description:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927977 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927977)

Changes to existing security content

MS06-067: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (KB922760)
Updated More Information URL
Binaries have not changed
This update does not have to be reinstalled
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
922760 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922760/) MS06-067: Cumulative security update for Internet Explorer
MS06-069: Security Update for Flash Player (KB923789)
Updated More Information URL
Binaries have not changed
This update does not have to be reinstalled
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
923789 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923789/) MS06-069: Vulnerabilities in Macromedia Flash Player from Adobe could allow remote code execution

Changes to existing non-security content

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - November 2006 (KB890830) and Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - November 2006 (KB890830) - Internet Explorer Version
Updated target platforms to support Windows Vista and Windows Internet Explorer 7 Dynamic Installer
Updated newly-rebuilt binaries
This update will be reoffered and should be reinstalled
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
890830 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/890830/) The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool helps remove specific, prevalent malicious software from computers that are running Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, or Windows 2000

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Tuesday, November 14, 2006

New security content

MS06-066: Security Update for Windows (KB923980)

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Auto Update, WSUS, SUS 1.0, and Catalog
Classification: Security update
Security severity rating:
Moderate : Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Important : Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP
Target platforms: Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 2000 update: ~647 KB
Windows XP update: ~681 KB
Windows Server 2003 update: ~604 KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect the computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart the computer.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=73852 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=73852)
MS06-067: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (KB922760)

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Auto Update, WSUS, SUS 1.0, and Catalog
Classification: Security update
Security severity rating: Critical
Target platforms: Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows XP, Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 for Windows 2000, Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack 4 for Windows 2000
Approximate file sizes:
Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack 4 for Windows 2000 update: ~3147 KB
Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 for Windows 2000 update: ~4184 KB
Windows XP update: ~4661 KB
Windows Server 2003 update: ~7041 KB
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~47287 KB
Windows Server 2003 x64 and Windows XP x64 update: ~20387 KB
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 the system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart the computer.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms06-067.mspx (http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms06-067.mspx)
MS06-068: Security Update for Windows (KB920213)

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Auto Update, WSUS, SUS 1.0, and Catalog
Classification: Security update
Security severity rating:
Critical : Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000
Moderate : Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Target platforms: Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 2000 update: ~1094 KB
Windows XP update: ~685 KB
Windows Server 2003 update: ~695 KB
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~1798 KB
Windows Server 2003 x64 and Windows XP x64 Update: ~1035 KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified in MSAgent that could allow an attacker to compromise a Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect the computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart the computer.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69724 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69724)
MS06-069: Security Update for Flash Player (KB923789)

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Auto Update, WSUS, SUS 1.0, and Catalog
Classification: Security update
Security severity rating: Critical
Target platforms: Microsoft Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows XP and Windows XP x64 update: ~555 KB
Description:
Security issues have been identified in Macromedia Flash Player from Adobe that could allow an attacker to compromise a Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect the system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart the computer.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms06-069.mspx (http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms06-069.mspx)
MS06-070: Security Update for Windows (KB924270)

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Auto Update, WSUS, SUS 1.0, and Catalog
Classification: Security update
Security severity rating:
Critical : Microsoft Windows 2000
Low : Microsoft Windows XP
Target platforms: Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 2000 update: ~1360 KB
Windows XP update: ~1002 KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect the computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart the computer.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=73860 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=73860)
MS06-071: MSXML 4.0 SP2 Security Update (KB927978)

Locale: ENU, JPN, CHS, CHT, FRN, GER, ITA, KOR, ESN
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Auto Update, and WSUS
Note The target deployment date for SUS 1.0, and Catalog is Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Classification: Security update
Security severity rating: Critical
Target components: MSXML 4.0
Approximate file sizes:
MSXML 4.0 update: ~5629 KB
Description:
A vulnerability exists in the XMLHTTP ActiveX control within Microsoft XML Core Services that could allow for remote code execution.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927978 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927978)
MS06-071: MSXML 6.0 RTM Security Update (KB927977)

Locale: ENU, JPN, KOR, CHT, CHS, ITA, DEU, ESN, FRN, BRZ, DUT, RUS, SWE
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Auto Update, and WSUS
Note The target deployment date for SUS 1.0, and Catalog is Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Classification: Security update
Security severity rating: Critical
Target components: MSXML 6.0
Approximate file sizes:
MSXML 6.0 RTM Security update: ~910 KB
MSXML 6.0 RTM Security IA-64 update: ~2527 KB
MSXML 6.0 RTM Security AMD64 update: ~1833 KB
Description:
A vulnerability exists in the XMLHTTP ActiveX control within Microsoft XML Core Services that could allow for remote code execution.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927977 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927977)

New non-security content

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - November 2006 (KB890830) / Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - November 2006 (KB890830) - Internet Explorer Version

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Auto Update, WSUS
Classification: High priority, non-security update rollup
Target platforms: Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000
Approximate file sizes:
Non-Internet Explorer version update: ~989 KB
Internet Explorer version update: ~4606 KB
Description:
After the download, this tool runs one time to check the computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom). The update helps remove any infection that is found. If an infection is found, the tool displays a status report the next time that you start the computer. A new version of the tool will be offered every month. If you want to manually run the tool on the computer, you can download a copy from the Microsoft Download Center. Alternatively, you can run an online version from the Microsoft.com Web site. This tool does not replace an antivirus product. To help protect the computer, use an antivirus product.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=39987 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=39987)

Changes to existing security content

MS05-004: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework, Version 1.1 Service Pack 1 (KB886903)
Updated detection to allow offering of update on Windows XP x86 (SUS 1.0 only)
Binaries have not changed
This update does not have to be reinstalled
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
886903 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/886903/) ASP.NET path validation vulnerability in Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1
MS06-055: Security Update for Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 (KB925486)
Updated metadata to prevent WSUS from reporting MS04-028 as required after MS06-055 is installed
Binaries have not changed
This update does not have to be reinstalled
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
925486 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/925486/) MS06-055: Vulnerability in Vector Markup Language could allow remote code execution

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Tuesday, October 24, 2006

New non-security content

Update Rollup for Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 (KB925766)

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Update rollups, non-security
Target platforms: Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
Approximate file sizes: ~3510 KB
Description:
Microsoft has released Update Rollup 925766. This update is intended for systems that are running Update Rollup 2 for Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 (900325). This update rollup is cumulative and supersedes update 908250, update 912067, update 914548 and update 919803. For more information about this update rollup, see Microsoft Knowldge Base article 925766. After you install this update, you may have to restart the computer.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/925766 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/925766)
Update for Windows XP (KB920342)

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, WSUS, and Catalog
Classification: Update, Non-security
Target platforms: Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
Approximate file sizes: ~972 KB
Description:
Peer Name Resolution Protocol (PNRP) version 2.0 enables you to publish and resolve peer names togetherwith other PNRP nodes that are running v2.0. This is important for peer-to-peer applications on the system. After you install this item, you may have to restart the computer.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/920342 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/920342)

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Changes to existing non-security content

Network Diagnostic Tool (KB914440)
Updated newly rebuilt binaries for all locales.
This update will be reoffered and should be reinstalled.
Approximate File Sizes: ~682 KB
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
914440 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/914440/) Network Diagnostics for Windows XP is available to help identify and fix network connection problems
Update Rollup 2 for Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 (KB900325)
Republished item to prevent co-install failures
Binaries have not changed.
This update does not have to be reinstalled.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
900325 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/900325/) Update Rollup 2 for Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005

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Thursday, October 19, 2006

Changes to existing security content

MS06-061: Security Update for Windows 2000 (KB924191)
Updated newly rebuilt binaries for all locales.
This update will be reoffered and should be reinstalled.
Approximate file sizes: ~927 KB

For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
924191 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/924191/) MS06-061: Vulnerabilities in Microsoft XML Core Services could allow remote code execution

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Tuesday, October 10, 2006

New security content

MS06-056: Security Update for the Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.0 (KB922770)

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Auto Update, WSUS, SUS 1.0, and Catalog
Classification: Security update
Security severity rating: Moderate
Target platforms: Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Server 2003 Update / Windows XP Update / Windows 2000 Update: ~2280 KB
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 IA-64 Update: ~3972 KB
Windows Server 2003 x64 / Windows XP x64 Update: ~3829 KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a Windows-based system that is running the Microsoft .NET Framework and gain access to restricted data. You can help protect a computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart the computer.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=70202 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=70202)
MS06-057: Security Update for Windows (KB923191)

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Auto Update, WSUS, SUS 1.0, and Catalog
Classification: Security update
Security severity rating:
Critical: Microsoft Windows XP x64, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000
Moderate: Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x86, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 IA-64, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64
Target platforms: Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 2000 Update: ~791 KB
Windows XP Update: ~4238 KB
Windows Server 2003 Update: ~1253 KB
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 Update: ~6320 KB
Windows Server 2003 x64 / Windows XP x64 Update: ~2556 KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect a computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart the computer.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=73859 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=73859)
MS06-061: Security Update for Windows (KB924191)

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Auto Update, WSUS, SUS 1.0, and Catalog
Classification: Security update
Security severity rating: Critical
Target platforms: Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 2000 Update: ~926 KB
Windows XP Update: ~1109 KB
Windows Server 2003 Update: ~1185 KB
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 Update: ~6299 KB
Windows Server 2003 x64 / Windows XP x64 Update: ~2762 KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified in the way Microsoft XML Core Services (MSXML) is handled that could allow an attacker to compromise a Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect a computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart the computer.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=73836 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=73836)
MS06-063: Security Update for Windows (KB923414)

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Auto Update, WSUS, SUS 1.0, and Catalog
Classification: Security update
Security severity rating: Important
Target platforms: Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 2000 Update: ~615 KB
Windows XP Update: ~725 KB
Windows Server 2003 Update: ~816 KB
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 Update: ~1926 KB
Windows Server 2003 x64 / Windows XP x64 Update: ~1033 KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified in the Server service that could allow a remote user to cause an affected Windows-based system to stop responding. You can help protect a computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart the computer.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=73850 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=73850)
MS06-064: Security Update for Windows (KB922819)

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Auto Update, WSUS, SUS 1.0, and Catalog
Classification: Security update
Security severity rating: Low
Target platforms: Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows XP Update: ~856 KB
Windows Server 2003 Update: ~677 KB
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 Update: ~1622 KB
Windows Server 2003 x64 / Windows XP x64 Update: ~898 KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to cause Denial of Service conditions on Windows-based systems. You can help protect a computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart the computer.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=73864 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=73864)
MS06-065: Security Update for Windows (KB924496)

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Auto Update, WSUS, SUS 1.0, and Catalog
Classification: Security update
Security severity rating: Moderate
Target platforms: Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Windows XP Update: ~1677 KB
Windows Server 2003 Update: ~1734 KB
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 Update: ~8130 KB
Windows Server 2003 x64 / Windows XP x64 Update: ~3127 KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect a computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart the computer.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=73851 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=73851)

New non-security content

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - October 2006 (KB890830) / Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - October 2006 (KB890830) - Internet Explorer Version

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Auto Update, WSUS
Classification: High priority, non-security update rollup
Target platforms: Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000
Approximate file sizes:
Non-Internet Explorer Version Update: ~754 KB
Internet Explorer Version Update: ~4258 KB
Description:
After the download, this tool runs one time to check the computer for infection by specific, prevalent, malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and helps remove any infection found. If an infection is found, the tool displays a status report the next time that you start the computer. A new version of the tool will be offered every month. If you want to manually run the tool on the computer, you can download a copy from the Microsoft Download Center or run an online version from Microsoft.com. This tool does not replace an antivirus product. To help protect the computer, you should use an antivirus product.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=39987 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=39987)

Changes to existing security content

MS05-030: Security Update for Outlook Express 6 Service Pack 1 (KB897715)
Updated detection to prevent offering on systems that have Internet Explorer 6.x and Outlook Express 5.x installed.
Binaries have not changed.
This update does not have to be reinstalled.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
897715 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/897715/) MS05-030: Vulnerability in Outlook Express could allow remote code execution

Changes to existing non-security content

Update for Windows 2000 (KB922582)
Updated detection to prevent False Positive issues.
Binaries have not changed.
This update does not have to be reinstalled.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
922582 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922582/) Error message when you try to update a Microsoft Windows-based computer: "0x80070002"

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Tuesday, September 26, 2006

New security content

MS06-055: Security Update for Windows (KB925486) / Security Update for Internet Explorer (KB925486)

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Auto Update, WSUS, SUS 1.0, and Catalog
Classification: Security Update
Security severity rating: Critical
Internet Explorer Service Pack 1 for Windows XP Update, Internet Explorer Service Pack 1 for Windows 2000 Update, Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack 4 for Windows 2000 Update, Windows XP Update, Windows XP x64 Update: Critical
Windows Server 2003 Update, Windows Server 2003 IA-64 Update, Windows Server 2003 x64 Update: Moderate

Target platforms: Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows XP, Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack 4 for Windows 2000, Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 for Windows XP, Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 for Windows 2000
Approximate file sizes:
Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 for Windows XP Update: ~822 KB
Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 for Windows 2000 Update: ~1491 KB
Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack 4 for Windows 2000 Update: ~1281 KB
Windows XP Update: ~802 KB
Windows Server 2003 Update: ~913 KB
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 Update: ~4773 KB
Windows Server 2003 x64 / Windows XP x64 Update: ~1984 KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified in the way that Vector Markup Language (VML) is handled. This issue could enable an attacker to compromise a computer that is running Microsoft Windows and gain control over it. You can help protect a computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart the computer.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=73174 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=73174)

Changes to existing security content

MS06-049: Security Update for Windows 2000 (KB920958)
Updated newly rebuilt binaries for all locales
This update will be reoffered and should be reinstalled.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
920958 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/920958/) MS06-049: Vulnerability in Windows kernel could allow elevation of privilege

Changes to existing non-security content

Root Certificates Update
Updated newly rebuilt binaries for all locales
This update will be reoffered and should be reinstalled.
Approximate file sizes: ~239 KB
For more information, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms995347.aspx (http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms995347.aspx)

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Tuesday, September 12, 2006

New security content

MS06-052: Security Update for Windows XP (KB919007)

Locale: All
Deployment: WU/MU Site, Auto Update, WSUS, SUS 1.0 and Catalog
Classification: Security Update
Security severity rating: Important
Target platforms: Microsoft Windows XP
Approximate file sizes: ~567 KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified in Pragmatic General Multicast (PGM) for Microsoft Windows XP-based systems that could result in a denial of service. You can help protect a computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart the computer.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69725 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69725)
MS06-053: Security Update for Windows (KB920685)

Locale: All
Deployment: WU/MU Site, Auto Update, WSUS, SUS 1.0 and Catalog
Classification: Security Update
Security severity rating: Moderate
Target platforms: Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 2000 Update: ~1047 KB
Windows XP Update: ~1303 KB
Windows Server 2003 Update: ~1276 KB
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 Update: ~8614 KB
Windows Server 2003 x64 / Windows XP x64 Update: ~3499 KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a Windows-based system and to gain access to restricted data. You can help protect a computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart the computer.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=70257 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=70257)

New non-security content

Update for Windows (KB922582)

Locale: All
Deployment: WU/MU Site, Auto Update, WSUS, SUS 1.0 and Catalog
Classification: High priority, non-security update
Target platforms: Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows 2000
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 2000 Update: ~554 KB
Windows XP Service Pack 2 Update: ~563 KB
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 Update: ~550 KB
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 IA-64 Update: ~1119 KB
Windows Server 2003 x64 / Windows XP x64 Update: ~763 KB
Description:
A problem has been identified in Filter Manager that can prevent you from installing updates from Windows Update. You can help protect a computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart the computer.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922582 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922582)
Update for Windows XP (KB920872)

Locale: All
Deployment: WU/MU Site, Auto Update, WSUS, SUS 1.0 and Catalog
Classification: High priority, non-security update
Target platforms: Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
Approximate file sizes: ~617 KB
Description:
This is a reliability update for Windows XP computers. Install this audio component update to help prevent memory corruption issues which may cause an unstable state on a computer that is running Windows XP Service Pack 2. After you install this update, you may have to restart the computer.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/920872 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/920872)
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - September 2006 (KB890830) and Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - September 2006 (KB890830) - Internet Explorer Version

Locale: All
Deployment: WU/MU Site, Auto Update, WSUS
Classification: High priority, non-security, update rollup
Target platforms: Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000
Approximate file sizes:
Non-Internet Explorer Version Update: ~3125 KB
Internet Explorer Version Update: ~3824 KB
Description:
After the download, this tool runs one time to check the computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and helps remove any infection found. If an infection is found, the tool will display a status report the next time that you start the computer. A new version of the tool will be offered every month. If you want to manually run the tool on the computer, you can download a copy from the Microsoft Download Center or run an online version from Microsoft.com. This tool does not replace an antivirus product. To help protect the computer, you should use an antivirus product.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=39987 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=39987)

Changes to existing security content

MS06-034: Security Update for Windows 2000 (KB917537)
Updated detection metadata to prevent continuous reoffering when Asp.dll is not present on the system.
Binaries have not changed.
This update does not have to be reinstalled.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
917537 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/917537/) Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-034: Vulnerability in Internet Information Services that use Active Server Pages could allow remote code execution
MS06-040: Security Update for Windows (KB921883)
Updated newly rebuilt binaries for Windows Server 2003 x86, Windows Server 2003 versions, Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition, and Windows XP x64 Edition
This update will be reoffered and should be reinstalled.
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Server 2003 x86 Update: ~725 KB
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 Update: ~1816 KB
Windows Server 2003 x64 and Windows XP x64 Update: ~1049 KB
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
921883 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/921883/) MS06-040: Vulnerability in Server service could allow remote code execution
MS06-042: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (KB918899)
Updated newly rebuilt binaries for Windows Server 2003 x86, Windows Server 2003 IA-64, Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack 4 for Windows 2000, and Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 for Windows 2000 and for Windows XP
This update will be reoffered and should be reinstalled.
Approximate file sizes:
Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 for Windows 2000 and for Windows XP Update: ~4188 KB
Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack 4 for Windows 2000 Update: ~3146 KB
Windows Server 2003 Update: ~7038 KB
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 Update: ~47277 KB
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
918899 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/918899/) MS06-042: Cumulative security update for Internet Explorer

Changes to existing non-security content

Korean Fair Trade Commission Promotional Links (KB922476)
Updated newly rebuilt binaries for all locales
Updated detection to offer an update after an in-place upgrade from the original Release to Manufacturing (RTM) version of Windows XP to Windows XP Service Pack 2 or from Windows XP Service Pack 1 to Windows XP Service Pack 2
This update will be reoffered and should be reinstalled.
Approximate file sizes: ~491 KB
Update for Windows XP (KB916595)
Metadata was updated to reflect correct classification on WSUS.
This update does not have to be reinstalled.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
916595 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/916595/) Stop error message on a Windows XP-based computer: "STOP 0x000000D1"

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Thursday, August 24, 2006

Changes to existing security content

MS06-042: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 (KB918899)
Updated newly rebuilt binary files for all locales.
This update will be reoffered and should be reinstalled.
Approximate file sizes: ~4,187 KB For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
918899 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/918899/) MS06-042: Cumulative security update for Internet Explorer

Removed: The following superseded items have been permanently removed from WSUS:

MS02-008: Security Update, February 13, 2002 (MSXML 4.0)
MS02-009: Security Update, February 14, 2002 (Internet Explorer 5.01)
MS02-012: Security Update, February 22, 2002
MS02-024: Q320206: Security Update
MS02-042: Security Update (326886)
MS02-050: Q329115: Security Update (Windows 2000)
MS02-055: Q323255: Security Update (Windows 2000)
MS02-063: Security Update for Windows 2000 (329834)
MS02-065: Q329414: Security Update (MDAC 2.6)
MS02-070: 329170: Security Update (Windows 2000)
MS03-008: 814078: Security Update (Microsoft Jscript version 5.5, Windows 2000)
MS03-021: Flaw In Windows Media Player May Allow Media Library Access (819639)
MS03-024: 817606: Security Update (Windows XP) / 817606: Security Update (Windows 2000)
MS03-026: Security Update for Windows Server 2003 (823980) / Security Update for Windows XP (823980) / Security Update for Windows 2000 (823980)
MS03-030: Security Update for Windows XP (819696)
MS03-040: October 2003, Cumulative Patch for Internet Explorer 6 (828750) / October 2003, Cumulative Patch for Internet Explorer 5.01 for Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 (828750) / October 2003, Cumulative Patch for Internet Explorer 5.01 for Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 (828750) / October 2003, Cumulative Patch for Internet Explorer for Windows Server 2003 (828750)
MS03-044: Security Update for Microsoft Windows XP (825119)
MS03-045: Security Update for Microsoft Windows (824141)
MS03-048: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 6 (824145) / Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 5.01 SP3 (824145)
MS04-004: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 6 (832894) / Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack 3 (832894)
MS04-025: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 6 (867801) / Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack 3 (867801)
MS04-038: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 6 (834707) / Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack 3 (834707)
MS05-014: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack 3 (867282)
MS05-020: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack 3 (890923)
MS05-025: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack 3 (883939)
Windows Blaster Worm Removal Tool (833330)
Sasser (A-D) Worm Removal Tool (841720)
Mydoom, Zindos, and Doomjuice Worm Removal Tool (836528)
Malicious Software Removal Tool - January 2005 (890830)
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - February 2005 (890830)
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - March 2005 (890830)
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - April 2005 (890830)
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - May 2005 (890830)
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - June 2005 (890830)
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - July 2005 (890830)
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - August 2005 (890830)
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - September 2005 (890830)
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - October 2005 (890830)
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - November 2005 (890830)
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - December 2005 (890830)
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - January 2006 (890830)
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - February 2006 (890830)
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - March 2006 (890830)
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - April 2006 (890830)
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - May 2006 (890830)
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - June 2006 (890830)

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Tuesday, August 22, 2006

New non-security content

Korean Fair Trade Commission Promotional Links (KB922476)

Locale: Korean
Deployment: Windows Update/Microsoft Update sites, Auto Update, WSUS, SUS 1.0, and Catalog
Classification: High priority update, non-security
Target platforms: Microsoft Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition with Service Pack 2
Approximate file sizes: ~563 KB
Description:
The Korean Fair Trade Commission requires that Microsoft make available an update that adds two links to the All Programs menu in Korean-language versions of Windows XP Home Edition and Windows XP Professional. These links direct customers to the Windows Media Player Center Web site and to the Messenger Center Web site. After customers install this update, they might have to restart the computer.

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Thursday, August 10, 2006

Changes to existing content

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - August 2006 (KB890830) and Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - August 2006 (KB890830) - Internet Explorer Version

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Auto Update, WSUS
Classification: High priority update, non-security, update rollup
Target platforms: Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000
Approximate file sizes:
Non-Internet Explorer version update: ~3444 KB
Internet Explorer version update: ~3444 KB
Description:
This is an updated version of the Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool (August 2006 release). This updated version addresses a detection issue that was found shortly following the release of the tool. The issue affects a very limited number of customers.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=39987 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=39987)

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Tuesday, August 8, 2006

New security content

MS06-040: Security Update for Windows (KB921883)

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Auto Update, WSUS, SUS 1.0, and Catalog
Classification: Security update
Security severity rating: Critical
Target platforms: Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 2000 update: ~616 KB
Windows XP update: ~702 KB
Windows Server 2003 Update: ~725 KB
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~1815 KB
Windows Server 2003 x64 editions update and Windows XP x64 editions update: ~1049 KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified in the Server service that could allow an attacker to compromise a Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect a computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart the computer.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=70299 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=70299)
MS06-041: Security update for Windows (KB920683)

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Auto Update, WSUS, SUS 1.0, and Catalog
Classification: Security update
Security severity rating: Critical
Target platforms: Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 2000 update: ~573 KB
Windows XP update: ~608 KB
Windows Server 2003 update: ~626 KB
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~1414 KB
Windows Server 2003 x64 editions update and Windows XP x64 editions update: ~899 KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified in DNS Resolution that could allow an attacker to compromise a Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect a computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart the computer.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69721 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69721)
MS06-042: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (KB918899)

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Auto Update, WSUS, SUS 1.0, and Catalog
Classification: Security update
Security severity rating: Critical
Target platforms: Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows XP, Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack 4 for Windows 2000, Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 for Windows 2000 and Windows XP
Approximate file sizes:
Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 for Windows 2000 and Windows XP update: ~4187 KB
Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack 4 for Windows 2000 update: ~3146 KB
Windows XP update: ~4621 KB
Windows Server 2003 update: ~7038 KB
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~47294 KB
Windows Server 2003 x64 editions update and Windows XP x64 editions update: ~20379 KB
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 a system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart the computer.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=68097 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=68097)
MS06-043: Security Update for Outlook Express (KB920214)

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Auto Update, WSUS, SUS 1.0, and Catalog
Classification: Security update
Security severity rating: Critical
Target platforms: Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
Approximate file sizes:
Windows XP Service Pack 2 Update: ~790 KB
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 Update: ~789 KB
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 IA-64 update: ~2987 KB
Windows Server 2003 x64 editions update and Windows XP x64 editions update: ~1421 KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise a Windows-based system. You can help protect a computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart the computer.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=70258 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=70258)
MS06-044: Security Update for Windows 2000 (KB917008)

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Auto Update, WSUS, SUS 1.0, and Catalog
Classification: Security update
Security severity rating: Critical
Target platforms: Microsoft Windows 2000
Approximate file sizes: ~1338 KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified in Microsoft Management Console that could allow an attacker to compromise a Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect the computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart the computer.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=66677 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=66677)
MS06-045: Security Update for Windows (KB921398)

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Auto Update, WSUS, SUS 1.0, and Catalog
Classification: Security update
Security severity rating: Moderate
Target platforms: Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 2000 update: ~1243 KB
Windows XP update: ~4479 KB
Windows Server 2003 update: ~3761 KB
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~26681 KB
Windows Server 2003 x64 editions update and Windows XP x64 editions update: ~12410 KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise the Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect the computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart the computer.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69730 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69730)
MS06-046: Security Update for Windows (KB922616)

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Auto Update, WSUS, SUS 1.0, and Catalog
Classification: Security update
Security severity rating:
Critical: Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000
Moderate: Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Target platforms: Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 2000 update: ~716 KB
Windows XP update: ~824 KB
Windows Server 2003 update: ~823 KB
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~3096 KB
Windows Server 2003 x64 editions update and Windows XP x64 editions update: ~1227 KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise a Windows-based system using a vulnerability in HTML Help and gain control over it. You can help protect a computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart the computer.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=70232 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=70232)
MS06-049: Security Update for Windows 2000 (KB920958)

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Auto Update, WSUS, SUS 1.0, and Catalog
Classification: Security update
Security severity rating: Important
Target platforms: Microsoft Windows 2000
Approximate file sizes: ~1603 KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified in the Windows Kernel that could allow an attacker to compromise a Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect the computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart the computer.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=70351 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=70351)
MS06-050: Security Update for Windows (KB920670)

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Auto Update, WSUS, SUS 1.0, and Catalog
Classification: Security update
Security severity rating: Important
Target platforms: Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 2000 update: ~521 KB
Windows XP update: ~524 KB
Windows Server 2003 update: ~541 KB
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~1145 KB
Windows Server 2003 x64 editions update and Windows XP x64 editions update: ~755 KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect the computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart the computer.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=70259 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=70259)
MS06-051: Security Update for Windows (KB917422)

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Auto Update, WSUS, SUS 1.0, and Catalog
Classification: Security update
Security severity rating: Critical
Target platforms: Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000
Approximate file sizes:
Windows 2000 update: ~740 KB
Windows XP update: ~943 KB
Windows Server 2003 update: ~1094 KB
Windows Server 2003 IA-64 update: ~4117 KB
Windows Server 2003 x64 editions update and Windows XP x64 editions update: ~1891 KB
Description:
A security issue has been identified in the Windows Kernel that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart the computer.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=66150 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=66150)

New non-security content

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - August 2006 (KB890830) and Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - August 2006 (KB890830) - Internet Explorer Version

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Auto Update, WSUS
Classification: High priority update, non-security, update rollup
Target Platforms: Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000
Approximate file sizes:
Non-Internet Explorer version update: ~3444 KB
Internet Explorer version update: ~3444 KB
Description:
After you download this tool, it runs one time to check your computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software. This malicious software includes Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom. This tool helps remove any infection that it finds. If it finds an infection, the tool displays a status report the next time that you start the computer. A new version of the tool is offered each month. If you want to manually run the tool on the computer, you can download a copy from the Microsoft Download Center. You can also run an online version from Microsoft.com. This tool does not replace an antivirus product. To help protect the computer, use an antivirus product. For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=39987 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=39987)
Changes to existing security content
MS05-004: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework, Version 1.1 Service Pack 1 (KB886903)
Updated binaries for Windows Server 2003 SP1 IA-64, Windows Server 2003 x64 edition, and Windows XP x64 edition
This update will be reoffered and should be reinstalled.
Approximate file sizes:
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 IA-64 update: ~1577 KB
Windows Server 2003 x64 and Windows XP x64 update: ~1577 KB
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
886903 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/886903/) ASP.NET path validation vulnerability in Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1
MS05-030: Security Update for Outlook Express 6 Service Pack 1 (KB897715)
Updated detection to offer update to Windows XP Service Pack 1.
Binaries have not changed.
This update does not have to be reinstalled.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
897715 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/897715/) MS05-030: Vulnerability in Outlook Express could allow remote code execution

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Tuesday, July 25, 2006

New non-security content

Update Rollup for Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 (KB919803)

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, WSUS, and Windows Update Catalog
Classification: Update rollups, non-security
Target platforms: Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
Approximate file sizes: ~3506 KB
Description:
Microsoft has released update rollup 919803. This update is intended for systems that are running update rollup 2 for Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 (900325). This update rollup is cumulative and supersedes updates 908250, 912067, and 914548. After you install this update, you may have to restart the computer.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
919803 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/919803/) July 2006 Update Rollup for Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
Update for Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based systems (KB898715)

Locale: All
Deployment: Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Automatic Updates, and WSUS
Classification: High priority update, non-security
Target Platforms: Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based systems
Approximate file sizes: ~5906 KB
Description:
This update addresses application compatibility issues that exist when Windows Installer 3.1 is used together with certain applications. After you install this update, you may have to restart the computer.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: