Out of Band Security Update
Sorry, everybody, I was on vacation yesterday--Knoebel's--fun food and fantasy!
But seriously--dig it: https://www.microsoft.com/security/updates/bulletins/200907_oob.aspx
Microsoft out-of-band security updates: July 28, 2009
Microsoft released 2 security updates on July 28, 2009.
Latest security updates
MS09-034 - addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer (KB 972260)
MS09-035 - addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio (KB 969706)
How to get the updates
If you have automating updating turned on, you might already have the updates. To learn how to turn automatic updating on for your operating system, see Update your PC automatically.
If you do not have automatic updating turned on, or to check whether you need the updates, go to Microsoft Update.
Security updates are also available from the Microsoft Download Center. You can find them most easily by doing a keyword search using the words security update and the month the update was released.
Consumer information
- How to help protect yourself from the Active Template Library vulnerability
- Detailed information: Read the Microsoft Security Advisory (973882).
Technical information or if you are an IT pro
- Get the security update for Internet Explorer and find out about the Active Template Library issue.
- Read the Microsoft Security Advisory (973882).
Developer information
- Read the Microsoft Security Advisory (973882).
- Get the security update for Visual Studio.
- Get detailed information and guidance for controls and components built with the Active Template Library.
Other steps you can take to help protect your computer
- Make sure you have a firewall, and antivirus and antispyware programs.
- Scan and clean your computer to remove malicious software.