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Internet Explorer 6.0 Security Update: February 2002

Brief Description
This update addresses the vulnerability addressed in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS02-005. To find out if more recent security updates are available for you, see the Overview section of this page.

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Quick Details
File Name:q316059.exe
Version:6
Security Bulletins:MS02-005
Knowledge Base (KB) Articles:KB316059
Date Published:2/11/2002
Language:English
Download Size:2.4 MB
Estimated Download Time: 6 min 56K

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Overview

A more recent critical security update is now available. To find the latest security releases for you visit Windows Update and click "Scan for updates." And visit the Protect your PC site to learn how to have the latest security updates delivered directly to your computer.

About this download: The "11 February 2002 Cumulative Patch for Internet Explorer 6.0" update eliminates all known security vulnerabilities affecting Internet Explorer, as well as six new vulnerabilities, and is discussed in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS02-005.

Impact of vulnerability:
Six vulnerabilities, the most serious of which could allow an attacker to run code on another user’s system.

Maximum Severity Rating:
Critical

Recommendation:
Customers using an affected version of Internet Explorer should install the patch immediately.

Affected Software:
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0.

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System Requirements

  • Supported Operating Systems: Windows 2000; Windows 98; Windows ME; Windows NT; Windows XP
This update applies to Internet Explorer 6.0.

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Instructions

  1. Click Download.
  2. Choose Run this program from its current location and click OK, (in Internet Explorer 6, click Open).
  3. Click Yes if asked whether you would like to install and run Q316059.exe.
  4. Click Yes to begin the installation process.


How to use:

Restart your computer to complete the installation.



How to uninstall:

Uninstall is not available.

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What Others Are Downloading

Others who downloaded Internet Explorer 6.0 Security Update: February 2002 also downloaded:
  1. Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1

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