General software updates

[Rik]

Uninstall Cleanup Tool for the .NET Framework 1.0 and .NET Framework 1.1 updates KB928366, KB929729, and KB928367

Brief Description
On a computer that has .NET Framework 1.0 or .NET Framework 1.1, if you uninstall the security update corresponding to KB928366, KB929729, or KB928367, the file version is rolled back to the last Service Pack.

Overview
On a computer that has .NET Framework 1.0 or .NET Framework 1.1 installed, if you uninstall the security update corresponding to KB928366, KB929729, or KB928367, the file version is rolled back to the last Service Pack.This uninstall cleanup tool addresses this issue.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=7a4efc33-0343-4ee4-b0c4-97bd16967a09&DisplayLang=en

[Rik]

http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash&promoid=BIOW

you can detect what version of Flash you are running here:
http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/welcome/

[Rik]

CCleaner v1.41.544

New Vista compatiblity fixes.
v1.41.544
- Fixed IE7 history cleaning in Vista.
- Fixed bug in clipboard cleaning.
- Added Safari cleaning.
- File system access optimizations.
- Updated several translations.
- Updated installer engine.
- Minor stability improvements.
- Minor bug fixes.
http://www.ccleaner.com/download/

[DAB Badboy]

Firefox 2.0.0.5 was released on July 17th 2007 and can be found @

http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/

(Or choose 'Check for Updates ..' from the 'Help' menu in the browser).

[Rik]

I find I get a Java Console incompatibility on installing FF 2.0.0.5, as I did on v 2.0.0.4. It doesn't seem to create any problems though.

[RobMc]

I find I get a Java Console incompatibility on installing FF 2.0.0.5, as I did on v 2.0.0.4. It doesn't seem to create any problems though.

Yeah, I got that message, but Java on webpages seems to work just like it used to, so I don't think I'll worry about it too much.

Rob.

[Inactive]

New version of Opera available.

[Ray]

Firefox version 2.0.0.6 now avaliable

[Rik]

Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for August 14 2007

August 14 2007 - Microsoft released the following Security Bulletin(s).

Note: www.microsoft.com/technet/security and www.microsoft.com/security are authoritative in all matters concerning Microsoft Security Bulletins! ANY e-mail, web board or newsgroup posting (including this one) should be verified by visiting these sites for official information. Microsoft never sends security or other updates as attachments. These updates must be downloaded from the microsoft.com download center or Windows Update. See the individual bulletins for details.

Because some malicious messages attempt to masquerade as official Microsoft security notices, it is recommended that you physically type the URLs into your web browser and not click on the hyperlinks provided.

Bulletin Summary:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/ms07-Aug.mspx

Critical Bulletins:

Vulnerability in Microsoft XML Core Services Could Allow Remote Code Execution (936227)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/ms07-042.mspx

Vulnerability in OLE Automation Could Allow Remote Code Execution (921503)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/ms07-043.mspx

Vulnerability in Microsoft Excel Could Allow Remote Code Execution (940965)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/ms07-044.mspx

Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (937143)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/ms07-045.mspx

Vulnerability in GDI Could Allow Remote Code Execution (938829)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/ms07-046.mspx

Vulnerability in Vector Markup Language Could Allow Remote Code Execution (938127)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/ms07-050.mspx

Important Bulletins:

Vulnerabilities in Windows Media Player Could Allow Remote Code Execution (936782)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/ms07-047.mspx

Vulnerabilities in Windows Gadgets Could Allow Remote Code Execution (938123)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/ms07-048.mspx

Vulnerability in Virtual PC and Virtual Server Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (937986)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/ms07-049.mspx

Re-Released Bulletins:

Vulnerability in Windows Vista Firewall Could Allow Information Disclosure (935807)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/ms06-038.mspx

[Inactive]

New version of Opera available Version 9.23.

[Rik]

Microsoft Security Bulletin(s) for 9/11/2007


September 11, 2007
Today Microsoft released the following Security Bulletin(s).

Note: www.microsoft.com/technet/security and www.microsoft.com/security are authoritative in all matters concerning Microsoft Security Bulletins! ANY e-mail, web board or newsgroup posting (including this one) should be verified by visiting these sites for official information. Microsoft never sends security or other updates as attachments. These updates must be downloaded from the microsoft.com download center or Windows Update. See the individual bulletins for details.

Because some malicious messages attempt to masquerade as official Microsoft security notices, it is recommended that you physically type the URLs into your web browser and not click on the hyperlinks provided.

Bulletin Summary:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/ms07-Sep.mspx

Critical Bulletins:
Vulnerability in Microsoft Agent Could Allow Remote Code Execution (938827)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/ms07-051.mspx

Important Bulletins:
Vulnerability in Crystal Reports for Visual Studio Could Allow Remote Code Execution (941522)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/ms07-052.mspx

Vulnerability in Windows Services for UNIX Could Allow Elevation of Privilege 939778
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/ms07-053.mspx

Vulnerability in MSN Messenger and Windows Live Messenger Could Allow Remote Code Execution (942099)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/ms07-054.mspx

This represents our regularly scheduled monthly bulletin release (second Tuesday of each month). Please note that Microsoft may release bulletins out side of this schedule if we determine the need to do so.

[Gary]

New version of firefox 2.0.0.7 released to address a critical vulnerability. The exploit involved an issue in QuickTime that could reportedly lead to a full compromise of the browser and possibly the underlying operating system

[Ray]

Thanks, Gary, downloaded and installed

[Rik]

Thanks for posting that, Gary. As soon as I get through the overnight traffic, I'll update.

[Gary]

No problem, I was up far to early for my own good 

[Simon]

Mine automatically updated, but then stalled on restart, and subsequently wouldn't connect.  Had to re-allow it in software firewall and reboot to get it to connect again.  All fine now.

[Gary]

Mine automatically updated, but then stalled on restart, and subsequently wouldn't connect.  Had to re-allow it in software firewall and reboot to get it to connect again.  All fine now.

Most do auto update Simon but some take longer than others hence the post, mine updated fine, then my firewall and registry guard just wanted conformation it was me who did the change and I was away

[somanyholes]

Hi All

On seeing this post I thought this application may save a lot of time and effort for some of you, it's in beta, but does work dam well, have been using if for a while. It's called
secunia personal software inspector.


Some blurb from the site


The Secunia PSI detects installed software and categorises your software as either Insecure, End-of-Life, or Up-To-Date. Effectively enabling you to focus your attention on software installations where more secure versions are available from the vendors.

Available here FREE

https://psi.secunia.com/

[Rik]

Useful link, thanks for posting that.

[Gary]

CCleaner version 2.01.507 has been released, this one appears to work after the release of version 2.00.500 which was very buggy, slim builds out Monday

[Gary]

Java Runtime Environment 6 Update 3 has now been released. http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp

[Rik]

Thanks, Gary, picked my copies up on the way here this morning.

[Gary]

No problem Java does auto update, but not always straight away 

[Rik]

Yup, the lappy leapt into life telling me the update was available, while this machine just ignored it.

[Rik]

Microsoft Security Bulletin(s) for 10/09/2007

October 9, 2007
Today Microsoft released the following Security Bulletin(s).

Note: www.microsoft.com/technet/security and www.microsoft.com/security are authoritative in all matters concerning Microsoft Security Bulletins! ANY e-mail, web board or newsgroup posting (including this one) should be verified by visiting these sites for official information. Microsoft never sends security or other updates as attachments. These updates must be downloaded from the microsoft.com download center or Windows Update. See the individual bulletins for details.

Because some malicious messages attempt to masquerade as official Microsoft security notices, it is recommended that you physically type the URLs into your web browser and not click on the hyperlinks provided.

Bulletin Summary:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/ms07-Oct.mspx

Critical Bulletins:
Vulnerability in Kodak Image Viewer Could Allow Remote Code Execution (923810)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/ms07-055.mspx

Security Update for Outlook Express and Windows Mail (941202)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/ms07-056.mspx

Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (939653)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/ms07-057.mspx

Vulnerability in Microsoft Word Could Allow Remote Code Execution (942695)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/ms07-060.mspx

Important Bulletins:

Vulnerability in RPC Could Allow Denial of Service (933729)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/ms07-058.mspx

Vulnerability in Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 and Office SharePoint Server 2007 Could Result in Elevation of Privilege Within the SharePoint Site (942017)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/ms07-059.mspx

This represents our regularly scheduled monthly bulletin release (second Tuesday of each month). Please note that Microsoft may release bulletins out side of this schedule if we determine the need to do so.