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Windows 98 and NT4.0 Security Patch: Unchecked Buffer in Windows Shell Could Lead to Code Execution
Brief Description
This update resolves the "Unchecked Buffer in Windows Shell Could Lead to Code Execution" security vulnerability in Windows 98 or Windows NT 4.0, and is discussed in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS02-014. Download now to prevent a malicious user from running programs on your computer.
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Quick Details
| File Name: | q313829.exe |
| Version: | 4.01_sp2 |
| Security Bulletins: | MS02-014 |
| Date Published: | 3/7/2002 |
| Language: | English |
| Download Size: | 835 KB |
| Estimated Download Time: | 2 min 56K |
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Overview
This update resolves the "Unchecked Buffer in Windows Shell Could Lead to Code Execution" security vulnerability in Windows 98 or Windows NT 4.0, and is discussed in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS02-014. Download now to prevent a malicious user from running programs on your computer.
The vulnerability results because of an unchecked buffer (a temporary storage area of limited capacity) in the Windows User Environment. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability, and run programs as if he or she were the user. 
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System Requirements
- Supported Operating Systems: Windows 95; Windows 98; Windows NT
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Instructions
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