Updated: July 11, 2020 (December 19, 2005)

Dec. 2005 Security Communications Summary

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One cumulative critical update was issued in Dec. 2005 to address problems in Windows and Internet Explorer, including a vulnerability for which an exploit already exists. The important update resolves a problem with Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4.

Bulletin / Advisory

Severity

Affected Software

KB Article

MS05-054: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer

Critical

Windows,

Internet Explorer

905915

Replaces MS05-052

MS05-055: Vulnerability in Windows Kernel Could Allow Elevation of Privilege

Important

Windows 2000 with SP4

908523

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