Security Update for Windows
On July 16th, 2003, Microsoft released a critical security bulletin and patch regarding a vulnerability of the following operating systems:
- Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
- Microsoft Windows 2000
- Microsoft Windows XP
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003
More information regarding this vulnerability can be found on Microsoft's web site (www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS03-026.mspx).
If you use one of the Windows operating systems listed above, you should update your computer at your earliest convenience. Microsoft has acknowledged that the vulnerability will be exploited by malicious programs in the near future. Just one computer compromised by this vulnerability on the UK Network could cause problems for the entire network.
If you have administrator privileges to your computer, you can update your Windows operating system:
- Open the Internet Explorer web browser application, and go to the Windows Update web site (www.windowsupdate.com).
- As the Windows Update web site opens, install any software plug-ins necessary by the site.
- Click on the Scan for updates link. Any critical updates that your computer lacks will be selected, including the update that will resolve this vulnerability.
- Click on the Review and Install Update link.
- Click on the Install button to start installing the updates.
More detailed instructions on using Windows Update can be found on James Madison University's web site (www.jmu.edu/computing/info-security/engineering/issues/desk/windows_update.shtml).
The files are also available on download.uky.edu or on CDs from the IT CSC. If you need a CD, please call the IT CSC at 257-1300 to reserve yours.
If you do not have administrator privileges to your computer or if you have any questions regarding this update, you should contact the technical support personnel in your department. You may also contact the IT Customer Service Center (257-1300) or the Medical Center Information Services Support Center (323-8586). Lexington Community College is deploying the patch automatically; users with questions should contact their IT Services department at 257-4872 extension 4101.