Microsoft Patches Windows, Office Flaws
Summary: Microsoft released seven security updates covering Windows, Office, SharePoint, SQL Server and Fast Search Server, with the only critical fix (MS12-064) addressing two remote code execution holes in Microsoft Word that can be triggered by opening a specially crafted Word or RTF file. A separate patch (MS12-069) fixes a denial-of-service flaw in Windows 7 and Windows 2008, and Microsoft also shipped an update (KB2758994) for the Adobe Flash Player bundled with Windows 8 and Windows 2012 Server.
Why it matters: Microsoft warns the Word vulnerability is simple to exploit and could result in complete system compromise, and with Word's very large installed base, exploits will likely land in the exploit packs used by malware operators.
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