Microsoft, Adobe Push Critical Security Updates
Summary: Microsoft released two critical patches, one fixing a flaw in Outlook Express, Windows Mail and Windows Live Mail, and the other addressing a vulnerability in Microsoft Office tied to Visual Basic for Applications, a component also installed by many third-party Windows applications. Adobe patched Cold Fusion and Shockwave Player, fixing at least 18 security vulnerabilities in Shockwave Player version 11.5.6.606 and earlier on Windows and Mac systems, and recommended users uninstall the program and reboot before installing version 11.5.7.609.
Key Takeaway: The Office flaw sits in Visual Basic for Applications, which third-party vendors also ship, so Shavlik's Jason Miller notes other vendors may need to supply their own patches - patching is not just a Microsoft issue. Adobe's 18 Shockwave flaws carry an aggregate critical rating, meaning successful exploitation could let an attacker seize control of an affected system.
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