Microsoft has issued four "critical" security updates for its
Internet Explorer browser and the Exchange Server e-mail
platform.
The
critical updates, part of Redmond's monthly security update,
are designed to stop hackers remotely taking control of users'
systems.
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS09-002 plugs two holes in Internet
Explorer, and Security Bulletin MS09-003 fixes the two threats to
Exchange Server.
In addition, Security Bulletin MS09-004 fixes an "important"
remote code execution vulnerability in SQL Server.
Also, Security Bulletin MS09-005 tackles three important
vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office.