Microsoft Releases Critical Security Update

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Microsoft Releases Critical Security Update [ 
https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2017/05/08/Microsoft-Releases-Critical-Security-Update ] 05/08/2017 10:34 
PM EDT 
Original release date: May 08, 2017

Microsoft has released a critical out-of-band security update addressing a vulnerability in the Microsoft Malware 
Protection Engine. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system.

Users and administrators are encouraged to review Microsoft Security Advisory 4022344 [ 
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/4022344.aspx ] for details and apply the necessary update.

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