Microsoft has released an update to address vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Office, Visual Studio, ISA Server, BizTalk Server, Remote Desktop Connection Client for Mac, and .NET Framework as part of the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for August 2009. These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, operate with escalated privileges, or cause a denial-of-service condition.

Network Logix encourages users and administrators to review the bulletins and follow best-practice security policies to determine which updates should be applied.  All ProCare Managed Office clients need not worry.  Our network engineers will be testing these updates, and will roll them out accordingly.

Apple has released Mac OS X v10.5.8 and Security Update 2009-003 to address multiple vulnerabilities in a number of applications. These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, cause a denial-of-service condition, bypass security mechanisms, operate with escalated privileges, or obtain sensitive information.

Network Logix encourages users and administrators to review Apple article HT3757 and apply any necessary updates to help mitigate the risks. Additional information can be found in US-CERT Technical Cyber Security Alert TA09-218A.