Microsoft to plug 57 security holes next week
Microsoft next week plans to deliver a whopper of a security update, complete with 12 patches that address 57 vulnerabilities.
Five of the 12 bulletins are rated "critical," addressing flaws in Windows, Internet Explorer and Exchange Server, according to an advance notification bulletin. The remaining seven are designated "important" and deal with issues in Windows, Office, .NET Framework and Server Software. Catching the eyes of security researchers were two of the critical patches that address vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer, a common vector through which criminals serve malware.
