Today, Microsoft posted the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for August 2011, which includes updates for Microsoft Windows Operating System and components, Microsoft Office Suites and software, and Microsoft Developer Tools and software. This summary includes the following Bulletin IDs:

• Microsoft Security Bulletin MS11-057 - Window Open Race Condition Vulnerability
• Microsoft Security Bulletin MS11-057 - Event Handlers Information Disclosure Vulnerability
• Microsoft Security Bulletin MS11-057 - Telnet Handler Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
• Microsoft Security Bulletin MS11-057 - XSLT Memory Corruption Vulnerability
• Microsoft Security Bulletin MS11-057 - Style Object Memory Corruption Vulnerability
• Microsoft Security Bulletin MS11-058 - DNS NAPTR Query Vulnerability
• Microsoft Security Bulletin MS11-058 - DNS Uninitialized Memory Corruption Vulnerability
• Microsoft Security Bulletin MS11-059 - Data Access Components Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability
• Microsoft Security Bulletin MS11-060 - pStream Release RCE Vulnerability
• Microsoft Security Bulletin MS11-060 - Move Around the Block RCE Vulnerability
• Microsoft Security Bulletin MS11-061 - Remote Desktop Web Access Vulnerability
• Microsoft Security Bulletin MS11-062 - NDISTAPI Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
• Microsoft Security Bulletin MS11-063 - CSRSS Vulnerability
• Microsoft Security Bulletin MS11-064 - ICMP Denial of Service Vulnerability
• Microsoft Security Bulletin MS11-064 - TCP/IP QOS Denial of Service Vulnerability
• Microsoft Security Bulletin MS11-065 - Remote Desktop Protocol Vulnerability
• Microsoft Security Bulletin MS11-066 - Chart Control Information Disclosure Vulnerability
• Microsoft Security Bulletin MS11-067 - Report Viewer Controls XSS Vulnerability

Tomorrow at 11:00 am PST, we will be conducting the August Security Bulletin Webcast and you can register for the August Security Bulletin Webcast in order to join us for this.

Here are some additional resources for you regarding Microsoft security bulletins and updates:

• Security advisories - View security changes that don't require a bulletin but may still affect customers.
• Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) blog - MSRC offers expert commentary on bulletins and advisories.
• Get security bulletin notifications - Bulletin alerts are available in RSS, instant message, mobile device, or e-mail format.
• Report a security vulnerability in a Microsoft product - Help the Microsoft Security Response Center investigate Microsoft security vulnerabilities.
• Read previously released security bulletin summaries - See a listing of past Microsoft security bulletin summaries and webcasts, organized chronologically.

Also, remember that you can get the latest security update information right on your phone with the Microsoft Partner Info mobile app, which includes the Security Updates section right inside the “People” menu:

When it comes to applying security updates, remember that:

• Customers in the U.S. and Canada can receive technical support from Security Support or 1-866-PCSAFETY. There is no charge for support calls that are associated with security updates. For more information about available support options, see Microsoft Help and Support.
• International customers can receive support from their local Microsoft subsidiaries. There is no charge for support that is associated with security updates. For more information about how to contact Microsoft for support issues, visit International Help and Support.

Did you find this information helpful? If so, you may want to make sure you are utilizing all of the areas I share information online, such as: my Facebook page, my Twitter account, my Linkedin account, and my blog. Plus, you can now get all of the latest Microsoft Partner Information right on your phone!

Thank you and have a wonderful day,

Eric Ligman – Follow me on TWITTER, LinkedIn, and RSS and see “What I’m thinking”
Director, Worldwide Partner Experience
Microsoft Corporation
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