Microsoft Security Bulletin Release for December 2012

Microsoft released seven (7) bulletins addressing 17 vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer (IE), Word and Windows Server.

Five bulletins are identified as Critical and two as Important.

Bulletin Number	Bulletin Title	Bulletin KB
MS12-077	Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer	2761465
MS12-078	Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows	2783534
MS12-079	Vulnerability in Microsoft Office	2780642
MS12-080	Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange Server	2784126
MS12-081	Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows	2758857
MS12-082	Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows	2770660
MS12-083	Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows	2765809

Support

The following additional information is provided in the Security Bulletin:

• The affected software listed have been tested to determine which versions are affected. Other versions are past their support life cycle. To determine the support life cycle for your software version, visit Microsoft Support Lifecycle.
• Security solutions for IT professionals: TechNet Security Troubleshooting and Support
• Help protect your computer that is running Windows from viruses and malware: Virus Solution and Security Center
• Local support according to your country: International Support

References

• MSRC: It’s That Time of Year, For the December 2012 Bulletin Release
• TechNet: Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for December 2012
• Security and Safety Center:  Microsoft security updates for December 2012 

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