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Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities

 

Systems Affected

• Microsoft Windows
• Microsoft .NET Framework
• Microsoft Silverlight
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Visual Studio
• Microsoft Lync
• Internet Explorer
• Windows Defender

Overview

Select Microsoft software products contain multiple vulnerabilities. Microsoft has released updates to address these vulnerabilities.

Description

The Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for July 2013 describes multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft software. Microsoft has released updates to address these vulnerabilities.

 

Impact

These vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution or elevation of privilege.

Solution

Apply Updates
Microsoft has provided updates for these vulnerabilities in the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for July 2013, which describes any known issues related to the updates. Administrators are encouraged to note these issues and test for any potentially adverse effects. In addition, administrators should consider using an automated update distribution system such as Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). Home users are encouraged to enable automatic updates.