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Security Update for ActiveX Killbits for Windows XP (KB948881)

  • Published:
  • Version: 948881
  • Category: Security Patch
  • Language: English

This update addresses the vulnerability discussed in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-023. To find out if other security updates are available for you, see the Overview section of this page.

  • Security issues have been identified in Active X controls that could allow an attacker to compromise a system running Microsoft Internet Explorer and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

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Status: Deleted

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FileSize
WindowsXP-KB948881-x86-ENU.exe
SHA1: 081feb7d54dfcdd1c12ac44bef670a98cfa72e5e
455 KB

System Requirements

Operating Systems: Windows XP Service Pack 2

  • This update applies to Internet Explorer with the following operating systems:
    • Windows XP SP2

Installation Instructions

    1. Click the Download button on this page to start the download, or choose a different language from the drop-down list and click Go.
    2. Do one of the following:
      • To start the installation immediately, click Open or Run this program from its current location.
      • To copy the download to your computer for installation at a later time, click Save or Save this program to disk.

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