September 2014 - Microsoft Releases 4 Security Advisories

Microsoft addresses the following vulnerabilities in its September batch of patches:

• (MS14-052) Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (2977629)
  Risk Rating: Critical
  

  This security update addresses several vulnerabilities found existing in Internet Explorer. When exploited successfully, it could allow remote code execution thus compromising the security of the affected systems.



• (MS14-053) Vulnerability in .NET Framework Could Allow Denial of Service (2990931)
  Risk Rating: Important
  

  This security update addresses a vulnerability found in Microsoft .NET Framework. Once exploited successfully, it can allow denial of service.



• (MS14-054)Vulnerabilities in Kernel-Mode Drivers Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (2984615)
  Risk Rating: Important
  

  This security update addresses a vulnerability found in Microsoft Windows, which could allow elevation of privilege once exploited successfully by attackers via a specially crafted application.



• (MS14-055) Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Lync Server Could Allow Denial of Service (2990928)
  Risk Rating: Important
  

  This security update addresses vulnerabilities in Microsoft Lync Server, that could allow denial of service via a specially crafted request to a Lync server thus compromising its security.