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Windows Security Updates for April 2004
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-011
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Security Update for Microsoft Windows (835732)
Impact of vulnerability: Remote Code Execution
Maximum Severity Rating: Critical
Recommendation: Customers should apply the update immediately.
Security Update Replacement: This bulletin replaces several prior security updates. See the frequently asked questions (FAQ) section of this bulletin for the complete list.
Caveats: The security update for Windows NT Server 4.0 Terminal Server Edition Service Pack 6 requires, as a prerequisite, the Windows NT Server 4.0 Terminal Server Edition Security Rollup Package (SRP). To download the SRP, visit the following Web site. You must install the SRP before you install the security update that is provided in this security bulletin. If you are not using Windows NT Server 4.0 Terminal Server Edition Service Pack 6 you do not need to install the SRP.
Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 835732 documents the currently known issues that customers may experience when they install this security update. The article also documents recommended solutions for these issues. For more information, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 835732.
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-012
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Cumulative Update for Microsoft RPC/DCOM (828741)
Impact of vulnerability: Remote Code Execution
Maximum Severity Rating: Critical
Recommendation: Customers should apply the update immediately.
Security Update Replacement: This bulletin replaces several prior security updates. See the frequently asked questions (FAQ) section of this bulletin for the complete list.
Caveats: None
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-013
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Cumulative Security Update for Outlook Express (837009)
Impact of vulnerability: Remote Code Execution
Maximum Severity Rating: Critical
Recommendation: Customers should apply the update immediately.
Security Update Replacement: This bulletin replaces MS03-014: Cumulative Update for Outlook Express, and any prior Cumulative Security Update for Outlook Express.
Caveats: None
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-014
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Vulnerability in the Microsoft Jet Database Engine Could Allow Code Execution (837001)
Impact of vulnerability: Remote Code Execution
Maximum Severity Rating: Important
Recommendation: Customers should install the update at the earliest opportunity.
