The August 2009 Security Updates Are Now Available on the ECE

The August 2009 Security Updates - Product Download is now available for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) on the ECE for Windows Embedded POSReady 2009 and Windows Embedded for Point of Service.   These updates are also individually available directly from the Microsoft Download center as well as Windows Update, however end-customers should refer to their OEM servicing agreement prior to obtaining these updates from any source other than directly from their OEM to ensure uninterrupted support.

The August Security updates include:

  • 956744 Vulnerabilities in Remote Desktop Client Could Allow Remote Code Execution
  • 958469 Vulnerabilities in Remote Desktop Client Could Allow Remote Code Execution
  • 958470 Vulnerabilities in Remote Desktop Client Could Allow Remote Code Execution
  • 958471 Vulnerabilities in Remote Desktop Client Could Allow Remote Code Execution
  • 960859 Vulnerability in Telnet could allow remote code execution
  • 961371 Vulnerability in the Embedded OpenType Font Engine Could Allow Remote Code Execution
  • 968389 Install this update to help strengthen authentication credentials in specific scenarios.
  • 971032 Vulnerability in Message Queuing Could Allow Elevation of Privilege
  • 971557 Vulnerabilities in Windows Media File Processing Could Allow Remote Code Execution
  • 971657 Vulnerability in Workstation Service Could Allow Elevation of Privilege
  • 972260 Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer
  • 972591 Vulnerability in ASP.NET Could Allow Denial of Service
  • 972592 Vulnerability in ASP.NET Could Allow Denial of Service
  • 972593 Vulnerability in ASP.NET Could Allow Denial of Service
  • 972594 Vulnerability in ASP.NET Could Allow Denial of Service
  • 972636 This Compatibility View List update helps make Web sites that are designed for older browsers look better in Internet Explorer 8.
  • 973354 Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Active Template Library (ATL) Could Allow Remote Code Execution
  • 973507 Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Active Template Library (ATL) Could Allow Remote Code Execution
  • 973540 Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Active Template Library (ATL) Could Allow Remote Code Execution
  • 973815 Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Active Template Library (ATL) Could Allow Remote Code Execution
  • 973869 Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Active Template Library (ATL) Could Allow Remote Code Execution

For full details on the August 2009 Security Updates see the ECE site:

https://ece.partners.extranet.microsoft.com/ece/Embedded/Products/ProductSupplements/Embedded/WEPOS/OEMDownloads/DistOEMAug09WinEmbPOSRdy09WEPOSSpUpdts.htm

If you have questions on accessing the ECE, please email MS Mobile & Embedded Communications Feedback & Support, ECE@microsoft.com.

- Terry

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