OS/Platform/Application:

Microsoft Vista
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows 2000

Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2003

Microsoft Works
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office for Mac
Microsoft Host Integration Server

Category: ALERT
Severity: HIGH
Attention: Windows and Mac users, System Administrators, Desktop Support Personnel.

Summary: On October 14 2008 Microsoft released the latest in its monthly cycle of security bulletins.  Included in this update are eleven bulletins, four of which are listed as 'critical' by the vendor.

Recommended Actions:  Windows and Mac users/System Administrators are encouraged to read the security bulletin and (if appropriate) install the necessary security updates as soon as possible.

Readers are encouraged to share this alert with family, friends, and associates.

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 October 2008:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms08-oct.mspx