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Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for April 2010

Published: April 13, 2010

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Vulnerabilities in Windows Could Allow Remote Code Execution (981210)
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Vulnerabilities in SMB Client Could Allow Remote Code Execution (980232)
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Vulnerabilities in Windows Kernel Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (979683)
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Vulnerability in VBScript Could Allow Remote Code Execution (981169)
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Vulnerability in Microsoft Office Publisher Could Allow Remote Code Execution (981160)
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Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange and Windows SMTP Service Could Allow Denial of Service (981832)
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Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Media Services Could Allow Remote Code Execution (980858)
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Vulnerability in Microsoft MPEG Layer-3 Codecs Could Allow Remote Code Execution (977816)
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Vulnerability in Windows Media Player Could Allow Remote Code Execution (979402)
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Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Visio Could Allow Remote Code Execution (980094)
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Vulnerabilities in Windows ISATAP Component Could Allow Spoofing (978338)
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Microsoft to fix 25 holes in Windows, Office, Exchange

Super Talent Introduces Value SSD Product Line

Super Talent Technology, a leading manufacturer of Flash storage solutions and DRAM memory modules, today announced a new value solid state drive (SSD) product line dubbed Super Talent VSSD that brings performance and solid-state technology together at an incredible price.

ATEN Introduces New 8-Port HDMI Video Switch and Splitter

ATEN International, leading designer and manufacturer of cutting-edge communications solutions, announced today that it will extend the range of HDMI solutions with the introduction of the new 8-port HDMI Video Switch - VS0801H and the 8-port HDMI Video Splitter - VS0108H. The new products will provide users with a guaranteed, high-fidelity multimedia transfer in HDMI technology.

RCA Announces WiFi Powered Battery

RCA has named the batteries AirPower and envisions they will serve as a backup power source to normal battery charging methods. While it is obvious that enough power couldn't be gleaned from a wireless network to keep an active device running, an AirPower not in use could charge as fast a 6 hours. Naturally this is abysmally slow compared to current wired charging technologies. However, if the batteries are priced right they might give you one less thing to worry about since you wouldn't have to worry about plugging in and unplugging unattended batteries.

Windows 7 market share up to 10 percent

Windows 7 market share up to 10% according to Netmarketshare.

Emergency Patch for IE 6, 7, 8 released

Today we released MS10-018 out-of-band due to increases in attacks against Internet Explorer 6 and Internet Explorer 7 using the vulnerability discussed in Security Advisory 981374. I want to reiterate that Internet Explorer 8 is not affected by this issue so customers using this version are not affected by these attacks and we continue to encourage customers to upgrade to the newer version because it provides more security and protection.

Windows 7 Application Compatibility List for IT Professionals (March2010)

The Windows 7 Application Compatibility List for IT Professionals is a Microsoft Office Excel-based spreadsheet listing software applications which have met Windows 7 Logo Program testing requirements for compatibility with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7, and have thereby earned the right to display the Windows 7 Logo Program logo with the application. These products are identified with the compatibility status �Compatible � Windows 7 Logo.�

PQI Releases 2.5 inch USB 3.0 HDD

PQI's USB3.0 2.5" portable hard drive H566 has been officially released and it is the world's first USB3.0 2.5" portable hard drive to the market. Since H566 began mass production last week, it has already resulted in a volume of inquiries from domestic and international buyers, making it the first USB3.0 device with significant sales volume. PQI's H566 not only has spectacular bandwidth provided by USB3.0, but its 2.5" hard drive dimensions make it convenient to carry and has aesthetically pleasing looks, making it the new IT toy you just have to have!

Google begins close down of Chinese domain as it redirects searches to Hong Kong

Google's January plans to move out of China were confirmed last night as attempts to reach the nation's version of the search engine were redirected to Hong Kong.

Not sure about IPAD ?!

VIA Announces VX900 Chipset with Faster Graphics

The VIA VX900 features the VIA ChromotionHD 2.0 video engine, boasting hardware acceleration of the most demanding video formats for both locally stored and cloud based HD video content, providing incredibly smooth playback of the most visually stunning multimedia titles at resolutions up to 1080p without incurring a heavy CPU load.

Be patient !! Mozilla promises March 30 fix for critical Firefox bug

Mozilla plans to patch a critical vulnerability affecting the latest version of its Firefox web browser in seven days.

Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for March 2010

Published: March , 2010

It's Official !! Microsoft will launch Office 2010 May 12

Microsoft will officially launch Office 2010 to businesses at an event slated for May 12, the company announced last week.

Service Pack 1 for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2

Today during our online Desktop Virtualization Hour event, we�ll find out a little bit about Service Pack 1 (SP1) for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2.

VIA Intros VIA ART-3000 Rugged Embedded Box PC

VIA Technologies, Inc, a leading innovator of power efficient x86 processor platforms, today announced the VIA ART-3000, a complete, fanless and ruggedized embedded box system based on the unique I/O-rich Em-ITX form factor, offering the ideal solution for a variety of industrial applications.

Yahoo! and Microsoft to Implement Search Alliance

Microsoft and Yahoo! announced today that they have received clearance for their search agreement, without restrictions, from both the U.S. Department of Justice and the European Commission, and will now turn their attention to beginning the process of implementing the deal.

Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for February 2010

Published: February 09, 2010

Waw ! Another IE flaw

Microsoft Security Advisory (980088)