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ALARM Group ALERT — click for a description of ALARM, The Computing Alert System Alert Number: 073004-01 Alert Date: 07/30/04 Alert Title: MS Releases unscheduled IE security patch Update-to: None OS/Platform/Application: Internet Explorer (5.01 service packs 2,3,4; 5.5 service pack 2; 6 service pack 1, 64-bit edition) on Windows NT Server and Workstation, Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP. Category: ALERT Severity: HIGH Attention: Windows System Administrators, Desktop Support Personnel |
Summary: Microsoft has released an unscheduled security patch today that addresses several recently-discovered vulnerabilities that can allow for remote code execution on an affected system. Microsoft has listed this patch with a severity rating of critical.Recommended Actions: It is recommended that you carefully read the information pertaining to this patch and if applicable/appropriate apply the patch 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://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms04-025.mspxNOTE: 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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