May 2010 - Microsoft Releases 2 Security Advisories

  Severity: CRITICAL
  Advisory Date: MAY 11, 2010

  DESCRIPTION

Microsoft addresses the following vulnerabilities in its May batch of patches:
  • (MS10-030) Vulnerability in Outlook Express and Windows Mail Could Allow Remote Code Execution (978542)

    Risk Rating: Critical

    This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in Outlook Express, Windows Mail, and Windows Live Mail. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user visits a malicious e-mail server.

  • (MS10-031) Vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications Could Allow Remote Code Execution (978213)

    Risk Rating: Critical

    This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a host application opens and passes a specially crafted file to the Visual Basic for Applications runtime.

  TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION

Trend Micro Deep Security shields networks through Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) rules. Trend Micro customers using OfficeScan with Intrusion Defense Firewall (IDF) plugin are also protected from attacks using these vulnerabilities. Please refer to the filter number and filter name when applying appropriate DPI and/or IDF rules.