Microsoft Preps 10 Security Patches

Microsoft on Tuesday will release patches for 10 security vulnerabilities, 7 of which affect Windows with a maximum rating of "Critical" - the company's highest designation. Microsoft will also issue its monthly update to the Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool, which detects and removes malware.

Aside from Windows patches, Microsoft Exchange Server will receive a fix for an "Important" vulnerability while Microsoft Services for Unix and ISA Server each will receive a "Moderate" security update. Apple this week issued its own monthly security update that resolves 12 vulnerabilities in Mac OS X Tiger.