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 March 2014 Security Update.
| 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 | Important Elevation of Privilege | Requires restart | Microsoft Windows |
| Bulletin 4 | Important Security Feature Bypass | Requires restart | Microsoft Windows |
| Bulletin 5 | Important Security Feature Bypass | Does not require restart | Microsoft Silverlight |