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Original release date: May 14, 2013
Systems Affected

• Microsoft Windows
• Internet Explorer
• Microsoft .NET Framework
• Microsoft Lync
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Windows Essentials

Overview
Select Microsoft software products contain multiple vulnerabilities. Microsoft has released updates to address these vulnerabilities.
Description
The Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for May 2013 describes multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft software. Microsoft has released updates to address these vulnerabilities.
Impact
A remote, unauthenticated attacker could execute arbitrary code, cause a denial of service, or gain unauthorized access to your files or system.
Solution
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