Microsoft is releasing six "Important" and two "Critical" bulletins on Tuesday to boost overall security for its Windows-based software. The updates will affect Internet Explorer and various Windows operating systems, as well as other Microsoft products.
The bulk of the security bulletins address remote code execution concerns. One of each tackles elevation of privilege and denial of service vulnerabilities for Windows products and Microsoft's Host Integration Server, respectively. The two "critical" patches are aimed directly at .NET Framework, Silverlight, Internet Explorer and several iterations of Windows.
Additionally, Microsoft has released a separate upgrade for the Malicious Software Removal Tool available to those running Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7. Though the company admits the tool is no replacement for a dedicated anti-virus program, it should help prevent some of the more common infections - such as Blaster and Mydoom. The 4.1 version can be downloaded here.
Microsoft will host a webcast to address customers' questions about the myriad changes. Those interested need to register here to take part in the Q&A session, which begins October 12th at 2 PM EST. (via Threat Post)
