What is the purpose of this alert?
As part of the monthly security bulletin release cycle, Microsoft provides advance notification to our customers concerning the number of new security updates being released, products affected, and the aggregate maximum severity. This is intended to help our customers plan for the deployment of these security updates more effectively.
On April 12, 2016 Microsoft is planning to release 13 new security bulletins. Below is a summary.
New Bulletin Summary
| Bulletin ID | Maximum Severity Rating | Vulnerability Impact | Restart Requirement | Affected Software |
| Bulletin 1 | Critical | Remote Code Execution | Requires restart | Internet Explorer on all supported editions of Microsoft Windows. |
| Bulletin 2 | Critical | Remote Code Execution | Requires restart | Microsoft Edge on Windows 10. |
| Bulletin 3 | Critical | Remote Code Execution | Requires restart | All supported releases of Microsoft Windows, .NET Framework 3.0, .NET Framework 3.5, .NET Framework 3.5.1, Office 2007, Office 2010, Word Viewer, Lync 2010, Lync 2013, Skype for Business 2016, and Live Meeting 2007 Console. |
| Bulletin 4 | Critical | Remote Code Execution | Requires restart | Microsoft XML Core Services 3.0 on all supported editions of Microsoft Windows. |
| Bulletin 5 | Important | Remote Code Execution | May require restart | Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6 and Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.1 on affected releases of Microsoft Windows. |
| Bulletin 6 | Critical | Remote Code Execution | May require restart | Microsoft Office 2007, Office 2010, Office 2013, Office 2013 RT, Office 2016, Office for Mac 2011, Office 2016 for Mac, Office Compatibility Pack, Excel Viewer, and Word Viewer. |
| Bulletin 7 | Important | Remote Code Execution | Requires restart | All supported editions of Microsoft Windows, except for Windows 10. |
| Bulletin 8 | Important | Remote Code Execution | Requires restart | Windows 8.1 for x64-based Systems, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows 10 for x64-based Systems. |
| Bulletin 9 | Important | Elevation of Privilege | Requires restart | Windows 10 and Windows 10 version 1511. |
| Bulletin 10 | Important | Elevation of Privilege | Requires restart | All supported editions of Microsoft Windows. |
| Bulletin 11 | Important | Security Feature Bypass | Requires restart | Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10. |
| Bulletin 12 | Important | Denial of Service | Requires restart | Windows 10 and Windows 10 version 1511. |
| Bulletin 13 | Critical | Remote Code Execution | Requires restart | Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10. |
Although we do not anticipate any changes, the number of bulletins, products affected, restart information, and severities are subject to change until released.
Advance Notification Details
Additional security bulletin release advance notification details are available upon request. For further information, please ask your Technical Account Manager.
Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool
Microsoft will release an updated version of the Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool on Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Windows Server Update Services, and the Download Center.
| At this time, no additional information on these bulletins, such as details regarding the vulnerability or severity, will be made available until the bulletins are published on Tuesday. |
