Microsoft released seven (7) bulletins. Six of the bulletins are identified as Critical with one bulletin rated Important.
The bulletins address 34 vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer, .NET Framework, Silverlight, GDI+ and Windows Defender.
The updates to IE and Windows require a restart. In addition, with .NET Framework included in the updates, users who have had problems with .NET Framework in the past are reminded to install MS13-052 separately with a shutdown/restart between other updates.
New Security Policy for Store Apps
Microsoft announced a new security policy for apps available through the Windows Store, Windows Phone Store, Office Store, and Azure Marketplace. Effective immediately, developers are required to submit an updated app within 180 days of being notified of a Critical or Important security vulnerability.In the event you discover a vulnerability in a store application and have no success working with the developer, contact secure@microsoft.com for assistance.
Bulletin ID | Bulletin Title |
Vulnerabilities in .NET Framework and Silverlight Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2861561). | |
Vulnerabilities in Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2850851). | |
Vulnerability in GDI+ Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2848295) | |
Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (2846071) | |
Vulnerability in Microsoft DirectShow Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2845187) | |
Vulnerability in Windows Media Format Runtime Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2847883) | |
Vulnerability in Windows Defender Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (2847927) |
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.
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: A new policy for store apps and the July 2013 security updates
- TechNet: Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for July 2013
- Security and Safety Center: Microsoft security updates for July 2013
- Microsoft Security: Microsoft Announces New Security Policy for Windows Apps
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