Microsoft Windows XP SP2 Released - Multiple Vulnerabilities Fixed
BID:10897
Info
Microsoft Windows XP SP2 Released - Multiple Vulnerabilities Fixed
| Bugtraq ID: | 10897 |
| Class: | Unknown |
| CVE: | |
| Remote: | Yes |
| Local: | Yes |
| Published: | Aug 09 2004 12:00AM |
| Updated: | Aug 09 2004 12:00AM |
| Credit: | These issues were announced by Microsoft. |
| Vulnerable: |
Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP1 Microsoft Windows XP Professional Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition SP1 Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition Microsoft Windows XP Home SP1 Microsoft Windows XP Home |
| Not Vulnerable: |
Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition SP2 Microsoft Windows XP Home SP2 |
Discussion
Microsoft Windows XP SP2 Released - Multiple Vulnerabilities Fixed
Microsoft has released Windows XP Service Pack 2. This release addresses a number of bugs, including some potential security vulnerabilities and weaknesses. Many of the bugs that have been fixed in this Service Pack may have a security impact that may be exploited by a local or remote attacker. Possible consequences include privilege escalation, lowered security settings, denial of service attacks, policy bypass, and remote code execution. The release also includes various security enhancements and roll-ups for previous security updates.
Microsoft has released Windows XP Service Pack 2. This release addresses a number of bugs, including some potential security vulnerabilities and weaknesses. Many of the bugs that have been fixed in this Service Pack may have a security impact that may be exploited by a local or remote attacker. Possible consequences include privilege escalation, lowered security settings, denial of service attacks, policy bypass, and remote code execution. The release also includes various security enhancements and roll-ups for previous security updates.
Exploit / POC
Microsoft Windows XP SP2 Released - Multiple Vulnerabilities Fixed
Currently we are not aware of any exploits for this issue. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>.
Currently we are not aware of any exploits for this issue. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>.
Solution / Fix
Microsoft Windows XP SP2 Released - Multiple Vulnerabilities Fixed
Solution:
Instructions on how to obtain Microsoft Windows XP SP2 may be found at the Microsoft Windows XP SP2 homepage. Installation of Service Pack 2 does not require that Service Pack 1 be previously installed on a computer. Administrators may wish to evaluate the Service Pack for any incompatibilities with required applications before installing.
Windows XP SP2 may also be installed by enabling Automatic Updates.
Microsoft Windows XP Home
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP1
Microsoft Windows XP Home SP1
Solution:
Instructions on how to obtain Microsoft Windows XP SP2 may be found at the Microsoft Windows XP SP2 homepage. Installation of Service Pack 2 does not require that Service Pack 1 be previously installed on a computer. Administrators may wish to evaluate the Service Pack for any incompatibilities with required applications before installing.
Windows XP SP2 may also be installed by enabling Automatic Updates.
Microsoft Windows XP Home
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Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 Network Installation Package for IT Professionals and Developers
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=049C9DBE-3B8E -4F30-8245-9E368D3CDB5A&displaylang=en
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
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Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 Network Installation Package for IT Professionals and Developers
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=049C9DBE-3B8E -4F30-8245-9E368D3CDB5A&displaylang=en
Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP1
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Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 Network Installation Package for IT Professionals and Developers
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=049C9DBE-3B8E -4F30-8245-9E368D3CDB5A&displaylang=en
Microsoft Windows XP Home SP1
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Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 Network Installation Package for IT Professionals and Developers
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=049C9DBE-3B8E -4F30-8245-9E368D3CDB5A&displaylang=en
References
Microsoft Windows XP SP2 Released - Multiple Vulnerabilities Fixed
References:
References:
- Changes to Functionality in Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (Microsoft)
- Knowledge Base Article - 811113 (Microsoft)
- Windows XP Service Pack 2 Homepage (Microsoft)