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ALARM Group ALERT — click for a description of ALARM, The Computing Alert System Alert Number: 081004-02 Alert Date: 08/10/04 Alert Title: MS Releases Two Security Bulletins 8-10-04 Update-to: None OS/Platform/Application: Microsoft INTERIX 2.2, Microsoft Windows NT(R) Workstation 4.0 Service Pack 6a, Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Service Pack 6a, Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Terminal Server Edition Service Pack 6, Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 3, Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4, Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5 SP4. Category: ALERT Severity: Medium Attention: Windows System Administrators, Desktop Support Personnel |
Summary: Microsoft has released two service bulletins; one (MS04-026) deals with the threat of remote code execution on a very specific configuration (Microsoft(R) Exchange Server 5.5 Outlook Web Access) and the other (MS04-020) with the possibility of an attacker taking remote control of Windows 2000 and NT 4.0 systems.Recommended Actions: It is recommended that you read these security bulletins and (if appropriate) apply the update(s) 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/MS04-026.mspx
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS04-020.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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