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[INFOCON] US-CERT Cyber Security Alert SA04-196A Multiple Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Components and Outlook Express



National Cyber Alert System

Cyber Security Alert SA04-196A


Multiple Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Components and Outlook Express



Systems Affected


* Microsoft Windows Systems


Overview


Microsoft has released a Security Bulletin Summary for July, 2004.
There are several security bulletins released in this summary.


I. Description


Microsoft's Security Bulletin Summary for July, 2004 includes
summaries of several bulletins that address vulnerabilities in various
Windows applications and components. For more technical information,
see US-CERT Technical Alert TA04-196A.

II. Impact


An attacker may be able to control your computer if these
vulnerabilities are exploited.


III. Solution


Apply a patch


Microsoft has provided the patches for these vulnerabilities in the
Security Bulletins and on Windows Update.


Do not follow unsolicited links


Do not click on unsolicited links received in email, instant messages,
web forums, or chat rooms. While this is generally a good security
practice, following this behavior will not prevent the exploitation of
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