Microsoft Security Bulletin MS03-013...

[Zim Hosein]

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS03-013

Buffer Overrun in Windows Kernel Message Handling could Lead to Elevated Privileges (811493)

Originally posted: April 16, 2003

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS03-013

 

[ElFenix]

great, i get to reboot my computer after yet another windows update

nope, not on windows update yet.

this is new though

811493: Security Update (Windows XP)
Download size: 5.8 MB, < 1 minute
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. After you install this update, you may have to restart your computer.

 

[Spac3d]

Should this really be in Off Topic?

 

[Zim Hosein]

Originally posted by: Spac3d
Should this really be in Off Topic?

Consider it an FYI if you don't visit the other forums here Space3d

 

[SnapIT]

Windows has a bug?????????? noooooooooo, say it ain't soooooooooooooo!!!!!

 

[Zim Hosein]

TTT as it this MS security bulletin was updated on April 17, 2003

 

[Ylen13]

don't use it!!!

can't find the link but there was some controversy that not all of the files in this update are identifyed

 

[goog40]

I got an email from someone saying that some people are having problems with this fix, its worth considering before you install:
http://www.google.com/groups?num=100&hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q=811493+slow&btnG=Google+Search

 

[Zim Hosein]

Thanks for the replies Ylen13 & goog40, I'll have to keep an eye on this as I have the update on my rig and haven't had any issues yet

 

[Zim Hosein]

Update, MS is working on the performance issue and will release a path in the near future:

You May Experience Performance Issues After You Install the 811493 (MS03-013) Package on Your Windows XP SP1-Based Computer

I hope this helps