June 2013 - Microsoft Releases 5 Security Advisories

Microsoft addresses the following vulnerabilities in its June batch of patches:

• (MS13-047) Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (2838727)
  Risk Rating: Critical
  
  

  This patch addresses nineteen undisclosed vulnerability in Internet Explorer that may lead to remote code execution. Users may encounter this by visiting compromised webpage. Read more here.

• (MS13-048) Vulnerability in Windows Kernel Could Allow Information Disclosure (2839229)
  Risk Rating: Important
  
  

  This patch addresses a security flaw found in Microsoft Windows. When exploited, this could allow a possible attacker to gather information from vulnerable system. However, attacker must have valid logon credentials before exploiting the vulnerability. Read more here.

• (MS13-049) Vulnerability in Kernel-Mode Driver Could Allow Denial of Service (2845690)
  Risk Rating: Important
  
  

  This patch addresses an undisclosed vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. This vulnerability may allow a potential attacker to initiate a denial-of-service attack onto unpatched systems. Read more here.

• (MS13-050) Vulnerability in Windows Print Spooler Components Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (2839894)
  Risk Rating: Important
  
  

  This patch addresses a privately vulnerability in Windows. Once exploited, a potential attacker could allow an attacker to gain elevated rights onto vulnerable system. Read more here.

• (MS13-051) Vulnerability in Microsoft Office Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2839571)
  Risk Rating: Important
  
  

  This patch addresses an undisclosed vulnerability in Microsoft Office. This can allow malware execution if a user opens a maliciously crafted Office document. Read more here.