Alert Number: 071409-02
Alert Date: 07/14/09
Alert Title: Microsoft Security Bulletin Release for July 2009
Update-to: 070709-01 "Microsoft issues advisory for DirectShow vulnerability"
OS/Platform/Application:
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Microsoft Office 2007
Microsoft Virtual PC
Microsoft Virtual Server
Category: ALERT
Severity: HIGH
Attention: Windows Users, System Administrators, Desktop Support Personnel
Summary: On July 14 2009 Microsoft released the latest in its monthly cycle of security bulletins. Included in this update are six bulletins (MS09-028 through MS09-033), three of which are listed as "Critical" by the vendor.
Recommended Actions: Windows users and 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 July 2009:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms09-jul.mspx
