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Windows XP Security Patch: Buffer Overrun in Windows Kernel Message Handling Could Lead to Elevated Privileges

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  • Version: 1
  • Product: Windows
  • Category: Security Patch
  • Language: English

This update addresses the vulnerability addressed in Knowledge Base Article 811493. To find out if more recent security updates are available for you, see the Overview section of this page.

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About this download: 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.

Files

Status: Deleted

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System Requirements

Operating Systems: Windows XP

  • Windows XP Professional
  • Windows XP Home Edition

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