Microsoft Releases Updates to Correct over 19 Windows Vulnerabilities

Microsoft has released security updates to correct over 19 vulnerabilities that affect all current versions of Windows. When exploited, the vulnerabilities affect different versions of Windows in various ways, the worst being enabling an attacker to gain complete control of a user’s machine.

Two days after the updates were originally released, it was reported that some Windows users could not completely boot their computers after applying one of the updates and instead would get a “Blue Screen of Death” (BSOD), an error screen that comes up for diagnostic purposes after the machine experiences a critical system error and also shuts down the machine to prevent damage. Since then, Microsoft has researched the issue and verified that only machines infected with malware called Alureon Rootkit were encountering the BSOD, and that the updates successfully install on machines uninfected by this malware.

3D Corporation is testing and deploying patches on the networks of 3DProActive™ Managed and Partner clients to eliminate risks posed by these vulnerabilities. These clients should not encounter the BSOD as their networks are constantly monitored, audited and kept up-to-date to quickly detect and prevent potential infection. Other Windows users should be able to install these patches safely as long as their machines are not infected with this malware. More information on this issue can be found at the Microsoft Security Response Center website as well as in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS10-015 - Important.

3D provides businesses with solutions that detect and remedy Alureon Rootkit and countless other types of malware to keep networks safe and secure. To find out how 3D can make your network worry-free, visit our website at http://www.3dcorp.us/, email us at info@3dcorp.us, or call our office at (360) 671-4906.

References: WatchGuard's LiveSecurity Service Update "Update 2: 11 Windows Patches, 5 Rated Critical," Microsoft Security Bulletin MS10-015 - Important, Microsoft Security Center Update “Restart Issues After Installing MS10-015 and the Alureon Rootkit”