Microsoft Security Updates for May 2013

Microsoft released ten (10) bulletins.  Two bulletins are identified as Critical with eight bulletins rated Important.

The bulletins address 33 vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Server and Tools, and .NET Framework.

MS13-038 addresses the issues in Security Advisory 2847140.

Users of Windows XP are reminded that support ends for Windows XP on April 8, 2014.  See Tim Rains article, The Countdown Begins: Support for Windows XP Ends on April 8, 2014.

Bulletin Number	Bulletin Title	Bulletin KB
MS13-037	Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer	2829530
MS13-038	Security Update for Internet Explorer	2847204
MS13-039	Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows	2829254
MS13-040	Vulnerabilities in .NET Framework*	2836440
MS13-041	Vulnerability in Microsoft Lync	2834695
MS13-042	Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office	2830397
MS13-043	Vulnerability in Microsoft Office	2830399
MS13-044	Vulnerability in Microsoft Office	2834692
MS13-045	Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows	2813707
MS13-046	Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows	2840221

*If you have had problems with .NET Framework updates in the past, it is advised that you install MS13-040 separately including a shutdown/restart.

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: Microsoft Customer Protections for May 2013
• TechNet: Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for May 2013
• Security and Safety Center:  Microsoft security updates for May 2013 
• Tech Net Advisory: Microsoft Security Advisory (2847140): Vulnerability in Internet Explorer Could Allow Remote Code Execution

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