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The others concern a VBScript remote code execution vulnerability on Windows 2000, XP and Server 2003 (also present but not exploitable on Vista, Windows 7, and Server 2008), and a denial of service issue on Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003, Server 2008.

There are also patches for Exchange Server 2000 and 2003 (with 'defence in depth' patches for Exchange Server 2007 and 2010) that relate to the denial of service issue.

Finally - at least as far as Windows is concerned - an IPv4 address spoofing vulnerability is rated moderate for XP, Vista, Server 2003 and Server 2008.

But there are also two bulletins covering the Microsoft Office family, both rated Important. They cover Publisher (2002, 2003 and 2007) and Visio (2002, 2003, 2007). Both patches protect against remote code execution vulnerabilities that can be exploited by maliciously crafted documents.

"[We] recommend that customers deploy all security updates as soon as possible," said Jerry Bryant, group manager, response communications for the Microsoft Security Response Center.

Microsoft also released an updated version of the Malicious Software Removal Tool (including detection of the Magania password-stealing Trojan) and an update for the Windows Mail junk email filter.

 

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