Two of the Critical security bulletins, MS05-039 and MS05-043, are particularly urgent because exploit code has already been developed for each of them. According to Marc Maiffret, co-founder and "Chief Hacking Officer" at eEye Digital Security, eEye has developed a freely available scanner which can be used to remotely identify machines vulnerable to the MS05-039 vulnerability.
To view a summary of the August bulletins, visit Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for August, 2005. Click the links below to view the individual Microsoft Security Bulletins and to download any patches that might be required for your system. You can also visit Windows Update to automatically determine what patches or updates your system needs.
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-038
Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer
Microsoft Criticality: Critical
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-039
Vulnerability in Plug and Play Could Allow Remote Code Execution and Elevation of Privilege
Microsoft Criticality: Critical
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-040
Vulnerability in Telephony Service Could Allow Remote Code Execution
Microsoft Criticality: Important
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-041
Vulnerability in Remote Desktop Protocol Could Allow Denial of Service
Microsoft Criticality: Moderate
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-042
Vulnerabilities in Kerberos Could Allow Denial of Service, Information Disclosure, and Spoofing
Microsoft Criticality: Moderate
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-043
Vulnerability in Print Spooler Service Could Allow Remote Code Execution
Microsoft Criticality: Critical