The Big Redmondian Machine has announced that 11 patches are forthcoming next Tuesday, October 10. They include six patches for Windows, four for Office, and one for Microsoft .NET Framework.
Microsoft doesn't specify what vulnerabilities are being patched; just that the highest Maximum Severity rating for the Windows and Office set is Critical. The .NET Framework fix is Moderate.
One patch is expected for Internet Explore to fix the SetSlice vulnerability, which lets malicious hackers load identity theft Trojans and rootkits on infected machines. Redmond announced the flaw on Sept. 28.
Additionally, the company will release an updated version of the Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool on Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Windows Server Update Services and the Download Center. "Note that this tool will NOT be distributed using Software Update Services (SUS)," the announcement states.
Posted by Ted Samson on October 6, 2006 01:23 PM
