Unchecked Buffer in Universal Plug and Play can Lead

[blebs99]

Title: Unchecked Buffer in Universal Plug and Play can Lead
to System Compromise
Date: 20 December 2001
Software: Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows XP
Impact: Run code of attacker's choice
Max Risk: Critical
Bulletin: MS01-059

Microsoft encourages customers to review the Security Bulletin at:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS01-059.asp.
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Patch Availability:
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- A patch is available to fix this vulnerability. Please read the
Security Bulletin at
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms01-059.asp
for information on obtaining this patch.

[jw50]

This is a very good reason to have XP automatically check for updates.

[blebs99]

Originally posted by jw50
This is a very good reason to have XP automatically check for updates.
I must agree with you there.
Unfortunately, I'm still running 98se. Doesn't look to be that this is going to change anytime in the near future either. :(