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Microsoft decided to release the update, Microsoft Security Bulletin
MS06-055, now and ahead of its normal monthly scheduled round of
security updates. From Microsoft statement:
"Microsoft
originally planned to release the update on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2006,
as part of its regular monthly release of security bulletins.
However, Microsoft is aware of the existence of a public attack
utilizing the vulnerability. Since testing has been completed
earlier than anticipated, Microsoft has released the update ahead of
schedule to help protect customers."
Software affected:
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Windows XP Tablet PC
Edition
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Windows XP Home
Edition
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Windows XP Media
Center Edition
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Windows XP
Professional
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Windows XP
Professional 64-Bit Edition
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Windows Server 2003
Web Edition
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Windows Server 2003
Standard Edition
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Windows Server 2003
Enterprise Edition
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Windows Server 2003
Datacenter Edition
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Windows Server 2003
for Small Business Server
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Windows Server 2003
Enterprise Edition for Itanium-based Systems
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Windows Server 2003
Datacenter Edition for Itanium-based Systems
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Windows 2000 Server
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Windows 2000
Professional
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Windows 2000
Datacenter Server
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Windows 2000 Advanced
Server
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Internet Explorer
5.01
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Internet Explorer 6.0
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Windows Server 2003
Datacenter x64 Edition
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Windows Server 2003
Enterprise x64 Edition
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Windows Server 2003
Standard x64 Edition
Updates are available from the
Windows Update area on the
Microsoft site.
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