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Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Service Pack 1 Redistributable Package MFC Security Update

A security issue has been identified leading to a vulnerability in MFC applications that are built with Visual Studio 2005 and ship the Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Service Pack 1 Redistributable Package.

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  • Version:

    8.0

    Date Published:

    5/12/2021

    File Name:

    vcredist_ia64.exe

    vcredist_x64.exe

    vcredist_x86.exe

    File Size:

    6.3 MB

    3.0 MB

    2.6 MB

    KB Articles:

    KB2538242

    Security bulletins:

    MS11-025

    A security issue has been identified leading to MFC application vulnerability in DLL planting due to MFC not specifying the full path to system/localization DLLs. You can protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart.
  • Supported Operating Systems

    Windows Server 2008, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 7, Windows Vista


    1. Click the Download button on this page to start the download, or select a different language from the Change language drop-down list and click Change.
    2. Do one of the following:
      • To start the installation immediately, click Run.
      • To save the download to your computer for installation at a later time, click Save.
      • To cancel the installation, click Cancel.
  • Please see the Knowledge Base Articles KB2538242 for more information.
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