Microsoft has released a patch that eliminates a security
vulnerability in Microsoft(r) virtual machine (Microsoft VM). If a
malicious web site operator were able to coax a user into visiting
his site, the vulnerability could allow him to take any desired
action on a visiting user´s machine.
Frequently asked questions regarding this vulnerability and the patch
can be found at
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/fq00-075.asp
Affected Software Versions
==========================
Versions of the Microsoft VM are identified by build numbers, which
can be determined using the JVIEW tool, as discussed in the FAQ. The
following builds of the Microsoft VM are affected:
- All builds in the 2000 series.
- All builds in the 3100 series.
- All builds in the 3200 series.
- All builds in the 3300 series.
Patch Availability
==================
- 2000-series Microsoft VM customers will be provided with an update
soon.
- 3100-series Microsoft VM customers upgrade to build 3318 or later
from:
http://www.microsoft.com/java/vm/dl_vm40.htm
- 3200-series Microsoft VM customers upgrade to build 3318 or later
from:
http://www.microsoft.com/java/vm/dl_vm40.htm
- 3300-series Microsoft VM customers upgrade to build 3318 or later
from:
http://www.microsoft.com/java/vm/dl_vm40.htm
vulnerability in Microsoft(r) virtual machine (Microsoft VM). If a
malicious web site operator were able to coax a user into visiting
his site, the vulnerability could allow him to take any desired
action on a visiting user´s machine.
Frequently asked questions regarding this vulnerability and the patch
can be found at
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/fq00-075.asp
Affected Software Versions
==========================
Versions of the Microsoft VM are identified by build numbers, which
can be determined using the JVIEW tool, as discussed in the FAQ. The
following builds of the Microsoft VM are affected:
- All builds in the 2000 series.
- All builds in the 3100 series.
- All builds in the 3200 series.
- All builds in the 3300 series.
Patch Availability
==================
- 2000-series Microsoft VM customers will be provided with an update
soon.
- 3100-series Microsoft VM customers upgrade to build 3318 or later
from:
http://www.microsoft.com/java/vm/dl_vm40.htm
- 3200-series Microsoft VM customers upgrade to build 3318 or later
from:
http://www.microsoft.com/java/vm/dl_vm40.htm
- 3300-series Microsoft VM customers upgrade to build 3318 or later
from:
http://www.microsoft.com/java/vm/dl_vm40.htm