OS/Platform/Application:

Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows 2000

Microsoft Office (Windows and Mac systems)

Category: ALERT
Severity: HIGH

Attention: Windows users, System Administrators, Desktop Support Personnel.

Summary: On April 14 2009 Microsoft released the latest in its monthly cycle of security bulletins.  Included in this update are eight bulletins (MS09-009 through MS09-016), five one 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 and systems as part of the next scheduled system update.

Resources:

Microsoft Security Bulletin for April 2009:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms09-apr.mspx