Patch Tuesday is an important calendar item for Akamai customers, given how dominant Windows machines are in many companies. This month is shaping up to be a big one.
What follows is a preview of Microsoft's December 2013 Security Update.
| Bulletin ID | Maximum Severity Rating and Vulnerability Impact | Restart Requirement | Affected Software |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulletin 1 | Critical Remote Code Execution | Requires restart | Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Lync |
| Bulletin 2 | Critical Remote Code Execution | Requires restart | Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer |
| Bulletin 3 | Critical Remote Code Execution | Requires restart | Microsoft Windows |
| Bulletin 4 | Critical Remote Code Execution | May require restart | Microsoft Windows |
| Bulletin 5 | Critical Remote Code Execution | Does not require restart | Microsoft Exchange |
| Bulletin 6 | Important Remote Code Execution | May require restart | Microsoft Office, Microsoft Server Software |
| Bulletin 7 | Important Elevation of Privilege | Requires restart | Microsoft Windows |
| Bulletin 8 | Important Elevation of Privilege | Requires restart | Microsoft Windows |
| Bulletin 9 | Important Elevation of Privilege | Does not require restart | Microsoft Developer Tools |
| Bulletin 10 | Important Information Disclosure | May require restart | Microsoft Office |
| Bulletin 11 | Important Security Feature Bypass | May require restart | Microsoft Office |