WHAT HAPPENED?
Microsoft released their December 2016 updates to address 6 Critical and 6 Important in various Microsoft products.

Advanced Users: For a complete description of the security enhancements and affected software refer to Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for December 2016 at https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/ms16-dec [1].


AFFECTED SYSTEMS:

• Adobe Flash Player
• Internet Explorer
• Microsoft .NET Framework
• Microsoft Edge
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Office Services and Web Apps
• Microsoft Windows

WHAT'S THE PROBLEM?
Some of these vulnerabilities, if exploited, could allow an attacker to take control of your computer or disclose sensitive information.


HOW DO I PROTECT MY COMPUTER?
Update your software

1. If you are supported by ITFS or have different IT support, no action on your part is required.
2. If you do not have IT support or they do not support your computer, refer to Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for December 2016 at https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/ms16-dec [1].

RELATED LINKS

• IT Security – http://it.ucsf.edu/security [2]