MS09-062
Threat LevelDamageDistribution

Is my computer infected by MS09-062?

In order to check if your computer is vulnerable, verify if you have any of the following components installed on your computer:

• Operating systems: Windows 2008/Vista/2003/XP.
• Internet Explorer 6 on Windows 2000.
• .NET Framework:
  - .NET Framework 2.0 and 1.1 on Windows 2000.
• Office:
  - Office XP, Office 2003 and 2007 Office System.
  - Project 2002.
  - Visio 2002.
  - Word Viewer 2003, Excel Viewer 2003.
  - Excel Viewer 2007 and PowerPoint Viewer 2007.
  - Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats.
  - Expression Web and Expression Web 2.
  - Office Groove 2007.
  - Works 8.5.
• SQL Server: SQL Server 2000 Reporting Services and SQL Server 2005.
• Other software:
  - Visual Studio .NET 2003, Visual Studio 2005 and Visual Studio 2008.
  - Report Viewer 2005 and Report Viewer 2008.
  - Visual FoxPro 8.0 and Visual FoxPro 9.0.
  - Platform SDK Redistributable: GDI+.
• Security software: Forefront Client Security 1.0 on Windows 2000.

How can I protect my computer from MS09-062? 

In order to keep your computer protected, bear the following tips in mind:

• If you have any of the vulnerable components installed on your computer, click here to access the web page for downloading the patch for the vulnerability.
• Install a good antivirus in your computer. Click here to get the Panda antivirus solution that best suits your needs.
• Keep your antivirus updated. If automatic updates are available, configure your antivirus to use them.
• Keep your permanent antivirus protection enabled at all times.

For more detailed information about how to protect your computer against viruses and other threats, click here.