Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday for October 2009 had a big list of updates 13 to be exact, most of which have been rated as critical. Users are recommended to update it as soon as possible.

• KB975467 Vulnerability in Local Security Authority Subsystem Service Could Allow Denial of Service 1.38 MB
• KB974571 Vulnerabilities in Windows CryptoAPI Could Allow Spoofing 251.10 KB
• KB973525 Cumulative Security Update of ActiveX Kill Bits 215.39 KB
• KB975254 Vulnerabilities in FTP Service for Internet Information Services could allow remote code execution 311.78 KB
• KB975682 Vulnerability in Windows Media Runtime could allow remote code execution 521.27 KB
• KB975517 Vulnerabilities in SMBv2 Could Allow Remote Code Execution 348.54 KB
• KB957488 Vulnerability in the .NET common language runtime could allow Remote Code Execution 5.83 MB

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Microsoft released update and patches for upcoming Windows 7 on Patch Tuesday. Windows 7 got it’s first critical update before the release date 22 October 2009. As the code was finalized in July, users have to install the update separately.

• KB974431 An update is available to improve the stability and reliability of Windows 7  15.91 MB
• KB953297 Vulnerabilities in the Microsoft .NET Common Language Runtime Could Allow Remote Code Execution 13.47 MB
• KB975467 Vulnerability in Local Security Authority Subsystem Service Could Allow Denial of Service  306.55 KB
• KB974571 Vulnerabilities in Windows CryptoAPI Could Allow Spoofing   202.88 KB
• KB973525 Cumulative Security Update of ActiveX Kill Bits  184.41 KB

Using Outdated software is a big security risk. As you might be using numerous numbers of software it’s always difficult to keep a track of new updates and patches.

TechTracker from CNET is new free service that scans your computer’s hard-drive for any outdated software programs and will alert you as soon as new updates are available for download.

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