ALARM Group ALERT ¿ click for a description of ALARM, The Computing Alert System Alert Number:  110805-01 Alert Date:  11/08/05 Alert Title:   Microsoft releases security bulletin for November Update-to:  none OS/Platform/Application: Windows Server 2003 (including Service Pack 1, x64 Edition, and SP1 for Itanium-based Systems ) Windows XP (Service Packs 1 and 2, also XP Professional x64 Edition) Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 Category:  ALERT Severity:  MEDIUM Attention:  Windows System Administrators, Desktop Support Personnel

Summary:  On November 8 Microsoft released the latest in its string of monthly security bulletins.  October's bulletin Summary consists of one item (MS05-053), which has been deemed 'Critical' by the vendor.

Recommended Actions:  Windows system managers and support personnel are encouraged to read the bulletin (including all potential caveats) and (if appropriate) apply the patch immediately as per the instructions provided by the vendor.

ITS Actions:  ITS Systems Management and Operations Staff will apply any necessary patches to the appropriate ITS servers as part of the next scheduled system update.

Resources:
Security Bulletin Summary for November 2005:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms05-nov.mspx