May Microsoft Security Bulletins Include Vulnerabilities Affecting Microsoft Windows, Office, .NET Framework, and Silverlight.
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Microsoft Corporation has announced three new critical security vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Microsoft .NET Framework, and Microsoft Silverlight. CSSD recommends that users immediately identify and install the security updates necessary to repair these vulnerabilities by using the Pitt Software Update Service.
If you are not already using this service, you can install it using the Software Download Service. Log in to My Pitt (my.pitt.edu), select Software Downloads from the My Resources menu, and click the Software Download Service Login link. Search for "Software Update Service" and follow the instructions to download and install it.
The correct updates for your computer will then be installed on the schedule you specify. Updates will be available through the Pitt Software Update Service by Thursday, May 10.
In addition to installing the Microsoft patches, CSSD also recommends that all users install Symantec Endpoint Protection and use the LiveUpdate feature to get the latest virus definitions. Symantec Endpoint Protection is available at no cost to students, faculty, staff, and departments from CSSD Software Licensing Services, 204 Bellefield Hall, and from the Software Download Service.
Please contact the Technology Help Desk at 412-624-HELP [4357] if you have questions regarding this announcement.
