This is an advance notification of security bulletins that Microsoft is intending to release on October 9, 2012.
The following table summarizes the security bulletins for this month in order of severity:
| Bulletin ID | Maximum Severity Rating and Vulnerability Impact | Restart Requirement | Affected Software |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulletin 1 |
Critical Remote Code Execution |
May require restart | Microsoft Office, Microsoft Server Software |
| Bulletin 2 |
Important Remote Code Execution |
May require restart | Microsoft Office |
| Bulletin 3 |
Important Elevation of Privilege |
May require restart | Microsoft Office, Microsoft Server Software, Microsoft Lync |
| Bulletin 4 |
Important Remote Code Execution |
May require restart | Microsoft Office, Microsoft Server Software |
| Bulletin 5 |
Important Elevation of Privilege |
Requires restart | Microsoft Windows |
| Bulletin 6 |
Important Denial of Service |
Requires restart | Microsoft Windows |
| Bulletin 7 |
Important Elevation of Privilege |
May require restart | Microsoft SQL Server |