This week, Microsoft posted the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for May2012, which includes updates for products such as Windows, Microsoft Office, .Net Framework, and Microsoft Silverlight. This summary includes the following Bulletin IDs:

• Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-029 - Vulnerability in Microsoft Word Could Allow Remote Code Execution – KB2680352
• Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-030 - Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office Could Allow Remote Code Execution – KB2663830
• Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-031 - Vulnerability in Microsoft Visio Viewer 2010 Could Allow Remote Code Execution – KB2597981
• Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-032 - Vulnerability in TCP/IP Could Allow Elevation of Privilege – KB2688338
• Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-033 - Vulnerability in Windows Partition Manager Could Allow Elevation of Privilege – KB2690533
• Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-034 - Combined Security Update for Microsoft Office, Windows, .NET Framework, and Silverlight – KB2681578
• Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-035 - Vulnerabilities in .NET Framework Could Allow Remote Code Execution – KB2693777

We held a webcast on these bulletins on May 9th, 2012, at 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada). This webcast is now available on-demand:

For those interested, we also have:

• The May 2012 Security Release ISO Image available for download. This DVD5 ISO image file contains the security updates for Windows released on Windows Update on May 8, 2012

Interested in learning how to receive automatic notifications whenever Microsoft security bulletins are issued? You can find out more HERE.

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.

You can also view the full Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for May 2012 on the Security TechCenter.

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