I verified this on two computers, one running Vista, the other, a brand new Windows 7 machine. Avast! version 2014.9.0.2011
To replicate - Start Windows Update and click the Get updates for other Microsoft products. Find out more link.
It provides a blank page.
In IE, click on Manage Add-ons and disable avast! Online Security and try the Microsoft update link again.
I'm in the process of checking this on another computer that already using Microsoft updates. I'll disable and see what happens.