Microsoft Security Bulletin Re-Release

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Title: Microsoft Security Bulletin Re-Releases
Issued: December 13, 2005
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Summary
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The following bulletins have undergone a major revision increment. 
Please see the appropriate bulletin for more details.

  * MS05-050

Bulletin Information:
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* MS05-050

 - http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms05-050.mspx
 - Reason for Revision:  Bulletin updated to advise customers that a
    revised version of the security update is available for
    Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP1 and Windows 2003, listed in
    the "Affected Software" section. Customers that have applied
    the appropriate version of DirectX on the appropriate version
    of Windows need not take any action. Customers that may have
    installed the incorrect DirectX package manually are
    encouraged to evaluate their systems and re-deploy the
    correct update to ensure that the correct version of DirectX
    has been updated. For additional information, see "Why did
    Microsoft update this bulletin on November 9, 2005." in
    "Frequently asked questions (FAQ) related to this security
    update" section.  
 - Originally posted: October 11, 2005
 - Updated: December 13, 2005
 - Bulletin Severity Rating: Critical
 - Version: 2.0
        
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