Patch Tuesday is an important calendar item for Akamai customers, given how dominant Windows machines are in many companies. What follows is a preview of Microsoft's February 2014 Security Update.
| Bulletin ID | Maximum Severity Rating and Vulnerability Impact | Restart Requirement | Affected Software |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulletin 1 | Critical Remote Code Execution | May require restart | Microsoft Windows |
| Bulletin 2 | Critical Remote Code Execution | May require restart | Microsoft Security Software |
| Bulletin 3 | Important Elevation of Privilege | May require restart | Microsoft Windows, Microsoft .NET Framework |
| Bulletin 4 | Important Information Disclosure | May require restart | Microsoft Windows |
| Bulletin 5 | Important Denial of Service | Requires restart | Microsoft Windows |