Microsoft releases its Security Bulletin for February 2005

11 February 2005

Microsoft Windows Security Bulletins for February report the release of seven patches rated "critical", three rated "important" and one rated "moderate. Also, Microsoft Office Security Bulletins for February report an additional patch rated "critical". Details of the vulnerabilities these patches pertain to are published in Microsoft's technical summary of February's Security Bulletins.

Users are advised to patch their systems against these vulnerabilities immediately. Patches can be downloaded via links posted within the appropriate Security Bulletin or by visiting Windows Update and Office Update.

Important:
We recommend that users patch their systems by downloading and installing critical Microsoft updates as soon as possible.

Users are also encouraged to update their antivirus software daily and to install a firewall on their computers, if they have not done so already. For more information on firewalls, please read Microsoft's tutorial on how to protect your PC.

Technical summary of February's Security Bulletins
Microsoft Windows Security Bulletin Summary for February
Microsoft Office Security Bulletin Summary for February

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