[Pseudocyber]

Surprise, surprise, surprise ... (use your Gomer voice)

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS02-065

Buffer Overrun in Microsoft Data Access Components Could Lead to Code Execution (Q329414)

Originally posted: November 20, 2002

Summary
Who should read this bulletin: Customers using Microsoft® Windows®, particularly those who operate web sites or browse the Internet.

Impact of vulnerability: Run code of attacker’s choice

Maximum Severity Rating: Critical

Recommendation: Users should apply the patch immediately.

Affected Software:

Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC) 2.1
Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC) 2.5
Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC) 2.6
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0
Note: The vulnerability does not affect Windows XP, despite the fact that it uses Internet Explorer 6.0. Windows XP customers do not need to take any action.

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/security/bulletin/MS02-065.asp

 

[merlin]

Customers using Microsoft® Windows®, particularly those who operate web sites or browse the Internet.

hmmm...how many people does that include ?

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Impact of vulnerability: Run code of attacker’s choice

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Maximum Severity Rating: Critical

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microsofts way of saying...****, we screwed up again...

.::lets start patching up!!!!::.