IT Alert
Security Alert - Urgent Microsoft Windows Patches
Microsoft’s May 2024 updates, released on May 14, fix three zero-day vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows desktop and server operating systems. One zero-day vulnerability in the Desktop Window Manager component of Microsoft may allow privilege escalation with low effort and is confirmed by multiple sources as being exploited in known ransomware attacks by multiple threat actors. Patch now.
Certified Desktop customers:
Updates will be made available today with an installation deadline of 4:00 pm on Wednesday, May 22.
Users who do not have a managed computer should apply Windows updates as soon as possible. See “Microsoft – Update Windows” in the references below.
References:
Dark Reading: https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/microsoft-windows-dwm-zero-day-mass-exploit
Certified Desktop customers:
Updates will be made available today with an installation deadline of 4:00 pm on Wednesday, May 22.
Users who do not have a managed computer should apply Windows updates as soon as possible. See “Microsoft – Update Windows” in the references below.
References:
Dark Reading: https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/microsoft-windows-dwm-zero-day-mass-exploit
Microsoft – MSRC – CVE-2024-30051: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-30051
Microsoft – Update Windows: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/update-windows-3c5ae7fc-9fb6-9af1-1984-b5e0412c556a
Several College, School, and Departmental events will occur throughout Commencement Weekend, May 23-26, 2024, bringing thousands of guests to campus. On Friday, May 24, community members are encouraged to plan their commute with these events in mind and avoid driving on campus if possible. Alternatives to parking on campus include using a park-and-ride, working remotely (if approved to do so), sharing the ride, taking transit, or cycling or walking to campus. Transportation Services has more information about event impacts on traffic circulation and parking on their website.
If you have questions about commuting options, visit parking.cornell.edu.