Security Update:Microsoft released their August 2017 updates to address 75 Critical and 46 Important vulnerabilities in various Microsoft products
Microsoft released their August 2017 updates to address 75 Critical and 46 Important vulnerabilities in various Microsoft products
Status Type
Security Update
Private
Public
Date and Time
Thursday, August 10, 2017 - 13:57
Reason
Security Update
Impact
Microsoft users
WHAT HAPPENED?
Microsoft released their August 2017 updates to address 75 Critical and 46 Important vulnerabilities in various Microsoft products.
Advanced Users: For a complete description of the security enhancements and affected software refer to Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for August 2017 at: https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance [1]
AFFECTED SYSTEMS:
- Internet Explorer
- Microsoft Edge
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Adobe Flash player
- Microsoft SQL Server
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
- If you are supported by ITFS or have different IT support, no action on your part is required.
- If you do not have IT support or they do not support your computer, refer to Microsoft Security Update Guide at https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance [1]
RELATED LINKS
- IT Security – http://it.ucsf.edu/security [2]