The Critical Patch Update Advisory is the starting point for relevant information. It includes a list of products affected, pointers to obtain the patches, a summary of the security vulnerabilities, and links to other important documents. Supported Products that are not listed in the “Supported Products and Components Affected” Section of the advisory do not require new patches to be applied.
Also, it is essential to review the Critical Patch Update supporting documentation referenced in the Advisory before applying patches, as this is where you can find important pertinent information.
The Critical Patch Update Advisory is available at any of the following locations:
The next Critical Patch Update release dates are:
- October 14, 2008
- January 13, 2009
- April 14, 2009
- July 14, 2009