July 2014 - Microsoft Releases 7 Security Advisories

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

• (MS14-037) Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (2975687)
  Risk Rating: Critical
  

  This security update addresses several vulnerabilities found in Internet Explorer. When exploited, it allows remote code execution thus compromising the security of the system.



• (MS14-038) Vulnerability in Windows Journal Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2975689)
  Risk Rating: Critical
  

  This security update addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows, which can lead to remote code execution when exploited successfully by remote attackers.



• (MS14-039) Vulnerability in On-Screen Keyboard Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (2975685)
  Risk Rating: Important
  

  This security update addresses a vulnerability found in Microsoft Windows that can potentially allow elevation of privilege when exploited successfully.



• (MS14-040) Vulnerability in Ancillary Function Driver (AFD) Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (2975684)
  Risk Rating: Important
  

  This security update addresses one vulnerability found in Microsoft Windows that could allow elevation of privilege when successfully exploited.



• MS14-041 Vulnerability in DirectShow Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (2975681)
  Risk Rating: Important
  

  This security update addresses one vulnerability found in Microsoft Windows that could allow elevation of privilege when successfully exploited.



• (MS14-042) Vulnerability in Microsoft Service Bus Could Allow Denial of Service (2972621)
  Risk Rating: Moderate
  

  This security update addresses a vulnerability found in Microsoft Service Bus for Windows Server. When exploited successfully, it can lead to denial of service.