Windows XP Security Patch: Buffer Overrun

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File Name: Q811493_WXP_SP2_x86_ENU.exe - Download Size: 3241 KB - Date Published: 5/28/2003 - Version: 811493

A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a computer running Microsoft® Windows® XP and gain complete control over it. An attacker would need the ability to log onto the computer locally to carry out an attack. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft

Note: This is the re-release of Q811493, Microsoft originally issued this bulletin on April 16, 2003. Subsequent to that date, Microsoft has received reports of performance problems with the patch from some Windows XP customers. Microsoft has investigated this issue and confirmed that there can be performance problems when the [original] patch is applied to Windows XP Service Pack 1 systems.

Download: Windows XP Security Patch: Buffer Overrun in Windows Kernel