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Security Update for Outlook Express 5.5 Service Pack 2 (KB897715)

Brief Description
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a computer running Microsoft Outlook Express and gain control over it.

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Quick Details
File Name:oe5.5sp2-KB897715-Windows2000-x86-ENU.exe
Version:897715
Knowledge Base (KB) Articles:KB897715
Date Published:6/13/2005
Language:English
Download Size:1.2 MB
Estimated Download Time: 3 min 56K

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Overview

A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a computer running Microsoft Outlook Express and gain control over it. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability. 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 3; Windows 2000 Service Pack 4
This update applies to Outlook Express 5.5 Service Pack 2 (SP2) installed by the combination of the following operating systems and the following version of Internet Explorer:
  • Internet Explorer 5.01 SP3 (Version 5.00.3502.1000) on Windows 2000 SP3
  • Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4 (Version 5.00.3700.1000) on Windows 2000 SP4
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    Instructions


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

    2. Do one of the following:


      • To start the installation immediately, click Open or Run this program from its current location.

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


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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’re protected.

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