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MS02-013 - Java Applet Can Redirect Browser Traffic

Thanks to xStainDx for posting the info on this security patch. Customers using IE in a proxy server configuration as indicated above should immediately apply the patch. All builds of the Microsoft VM up to and including build 3802 are affected.

To check your version:

  • On Windows NT, Windows 2000, or Windows XP choose "Start", then "Run", then type "CMD" and hit the enter key. On Windows 95,98, or ME , choose "Start", then "Run" then type "COMMAND" and hit the enter key.
  • At the command prompt, type "JVIEW" and hit the enter key.
  • The version information will be at the right of the topmost line. It will have a format like "5.00.xxxx", where the "xxxx" is the build number. For example, if the version number is 5.00.1234, you have build number 1234.
Maximum Severity Rating: Critical

News source: Microsoft TechNet

Download: Microsoft Virtual Machine (Build 3805, released 3/4/02)

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