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JASBUG vulnerabilty (ms15-011) patching requirements – February 18, 2015 deadline

February 18, 2015

On February 10, 2015, Microsoft released a security update to resolve a ‘critical’ vulnerability (referred to as the JASBUG) in Windows operating systems.

 

Systems Affected

  • Windows Vista
  • Windows Server 2008
  • Windows 7
  • Windows Server 2008 R2
  • Windows 8
  • Windows 8.1
  • Windows Server 2012
  • Windows Server 2012 R2
  • Windows RT
  • Windows RT 8.1
  • Windows Server 2003
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows XP

 

Overview

Operators of information systems should apply the necessary update: MS15-011. The order in which system administrators should prioritize the patching of agency information systems:

  • Within 1 week: domain controllers, desktops, laptops
  • Within 2 weeks: all other systems

 

Reporting Requirements

  • By COB Thursday, February 12, 2015, please designate a point of contact to serve as your agency’s JASBUG vulnerability coordinator.
  • By February 13, 2015, all Federal agencies should submit a current inventory of all Microsoft operating systems.
  • By February 18, 2015, Federal agencies should patch domain controllers, desktops, and laptops.
  • By February 25, 2015, Federal agencies should patch all ot

Details

Date:
February 18, 2015