Summary:  Microsoft has two 'critical' updates today, both of which pertain to remote code execution (one in Task Scheduler, the other in the HTML Help function) which could allow an attacker to take control of unpatched systems. Microsoft has also released a series of other updates (deemed 'Important' or 'Moderate') today as well.

Recommended Actions:  The patches are available on the http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com website. It is recommended that you read the information pertaining to each patch and if possible apply the patch(es) immediately.

ITS Actions:  At this time, ITS is taking no specific additional actions to counter this threat. An update will be issued if this situation changes.

Resources:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms04-jul.mspx
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms04-022.mspx
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms04-023.mspx

NOTE:  PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS ALERT.  Alerts distributed by ALARM are not intended to supplant whatever security measures you are currently following. Technology coordinators, as well as the entire Ualbany computing community should continue to take all necessary precautions against threats to system security and information integrity.

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