Alert Number: 070808-02
Alert Date: 07/08/08
Alert Title: Microsoft security bulletin release for July 2008
Update-to: None.
OS/Platform/Application:
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows XP (including Service pack 2, and x64 systems)
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (including Service packs 1 and 2, x64, and Itanium-based systems)
Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4
Microsoft SQL Server
Microsoft Exchange Server
Category: ALERT
Severity: HIGH
Attention: Windows users, Windows system Administrators, Desktop Support Personnel.
Summary: On July 8 2008 Microsoft released the latest in its monthly cycle of security bulletins. Included in this update are four bulletins (MS08-037 through MS08-040), all of which are listed as "Important" by the vendor.
Recommended Actions: Windows users/System Administrators are encouraged to read the security bulletin and (if appropriate) install the updated bulletins as soon as possible.
ITS Actions: ITS Systems Management and Operations Staff will apply all necessary patches to the appropriate ITS servers as part of the next scheduled system update.
Resources:
Microsoft Security Bulletin for July 2008:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms08-jul.mspx