October 2002, Security Update for Outlook Express (Q328676)
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This update resolves the "Unchecked Buffer in Outlook Express S/MIME Parsing Could Enable System Compromise (Q328676)" vulnerability. Download now to help protect your computer.
For more information about the vulnerabilities this update addresses, read the associated Microsoft Security Bulletin.
Note: If you are running Outlook Express 5.5 Service Pack 2 (SP2) or Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 (SP3), Microsoft Update offers the executable file q328389.exe, which includes the fix discussed in Microsoft Knowledge Base (KB) Article Q328676.
Note: This update is included in Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 (SP1). If you are running Internet Explorer 6 SP1, it is not necessary to install this update.
System Requirements
| • | Outlook Express 6 |
| • | Outlook Express 5.5 SP2 |
How to Download and Install
1. | Choose the version of Outlook Express that you are using from the links at the top of the page on the right-hand side. Note: To find out what version of Outlook Express you have, open Outlook Express and on the Help menu, click About Microsoft Outlook Express—the version number is shown in the window that appears. |
2. | On the Download Center page that opens, follow the instructions for downloading the update. |
3. | Restart your computer to complete the installation. |