Tomorrow is the second Tuesday of the month, which those of us in security know as Patch Tuesday -- the day Microsoft unloads its security updates. It's an important calendar item for Akamai customers, given how dominant Windows machines are in many companies.
Late last week, Microsoft offered a preview of what to expect. What follows is a chart showing the number of bulletins planned, along with the severity and products affected.
| Bulletin ID | Maximum Severity Rating and Vulnerability Impact | Restart Requirement | Affected Software |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulletin 1 | Critical Remote Code Execution | Requires restart | Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer |
| Bulletin 2 | Critical Remote Code Execution | May require restart | Microsoft Windows |
| Bulletin 3 | Critical Remote Code Execution | May require restart | Microsoft Server Software |
| Bulletin 4 | Important Elevation of Privilege | Requires restart | Microsoft Windows |
| Bulletin 5 | Important Elevation of Privilege | Requires restart | Microsoft Windows |
| Bulletin 6 | Important Denial of Service | Requires restart | Microsoft Windows |
| Bulletin 7 | Important Denial of Service | Requires restart | Microsoft Windows |
| Bulletin 8 | Important Information Disclosure | May require restart | Microsoft Windows |