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Security Update for Windows 2000 (KB899591)

Brief Description
A security issue has been identified in the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) that could allow an attacker to remotely cause your Microsoft Windows-based system to stop responding.

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Quick Details
File Name:Windows2000-KB899591-x86-ENU.EXE
Version:899591
Knowledge Base (KB) Articles:KB899591
Date Published:8/8/2005
Language:English
Download Size:514 KB
Estimated Download Time: 2 min 56K

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Overview

A security issue has been identified in the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) that could allow an attacker to remotely cause your Microsoft Windows-based system to stop responding. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

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System Requirements

  • Supported Operating Systems: Windows 2000 Service Pack 4

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Instructions


  1. Click the Download button on this page to start the download, or choose a different language from the drop-down list and click Go.

  2. Do one of the following:


    • To start the installation immediately, click Run

    • To copy the download to your computer for installation at a later time, click Save.



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Additional Information

Other critical security updates are available: To find the latest security updates for you visit Windows Update and click "Express Install." To have the latest security updates delivered directly to your computer, visit Protect your PC and follow the 3 easy steps to ensure you?e protected.

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