Unchecked Buffer in Windows Shell Could Enable System Compromise

[syngod]

An identified security vulnerability in Windows XP could enable an attacker to compromise a user's Windows-based computer and gain complete control over it, if the user visited the attacker's web site or took other, less likely, actions. You can help protect your computer from this and other identified security concerns by installing this update.


Who should read this bulletin: Customers using Microsoft ® Windows ® XP

Impact of vulnerability: Run code of an attacker's choice

Maximum Severity Rating: Critical

Recommendation: Customers using Microsoft Windows XP should apply the patch immediately.

Affected Software:

Windows XP Home Edition
Windows XP Professional
Windows XP Tablet PC Edition
Windows XP Media Center Edition

Download the update.

 

[Sniper]

thanks syngod! also you could/should use the windows update feature to get such updates :)

 

[syngod]

I wouldn't rely on the Win Update site, quite a few times a patch has been available through TechNet for a while before it's added to the Win Update site.

Besides what fun are automatically downloading patches when you can look through the thousands of TechNet entries to get the latest updates :D.