Re: MS02-065 patch download
From: Wes Tanney (wes.tanney@sheridanc.on.ca)
Date: 11/22/02
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From: "Wes Tanney" <wes.tanney@sheridanc.on.ca> Date: Fri, 22 Nov 2002 06:41:33 -0800
Thank you.
The page that I found did not have that link (see quotes
page in the original message).
>-----Original Message-----
>If you read the page you're referring to, you should see
this:
>
>Download locations for this patch
>The following patch can be installed on all affected
platforms:
>
>http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/Release.asp?
ReleaseID=44733
>
>
>Wes Tanney <wes.tanney@sheridanc.on.ca> said (and I
quote):
>> The following security web page is fine.....now tell me
>> how to download the said patch without bending over and
>> letting Microsoft probe my ass (or computer in this
case).
>>
>> What I have on my computer IS NONE OF MICROSOFT'S GOD
DAMN
>> BUSINESS!
>>
>> Tell me where to download the said patch please!
>>
>> I do have a computer that has limited access to the
>> internet through a real slow dial up and don't want to
tie
>> up my phone for six days.
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> <quote>
>>
>> What You Should Know About Microsoft Security Bulletin
>> MS02-065
>> Security Update for Microsoft Data Access Components
>>
>>
>> November 20, 2002
>>
>> Related Resources
>> Security and Privacy Glossary
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Important Notice
>>
>> If your computer is part of a managed network, please
>> contact your organization's system administrator before
>> making changes to your computer.
>>
>>
>> Why is this update needed?
>> An identified security vulnerability could allow an
>> attacker to compromise Microsoft® Windows®-based systems
>> and then take any of a variety of actions, such as
>> changing Web pages or reformatting your hard disk. You
can
>> help eliminate this issue by installing this update from
>> Microsoft.
>>
>> Who needs to apply this update?
>> Anyone using Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows
>> 98 SE, Windows 98, or Windows NT® 4.0 needs the update.
>> Windows XP is not affected by this issue. At greatest
risk
>> are systems that operate Web sites using Microsoft
>> Internet Information Services (IIS) and anyone who
browses
>> the Web using Microsoft Internet Explorer.
>>
>> Two types of computers are at particular risk. If either
>> of the following describes your computer, you should
>> install the patch immediately:
>>
>> Computers that are used to browse the Web or read e-
mail.
>> Most workstations and laptop computers fall into this
>> category.
>> Computers that host Web sites using IIS.
>> Which versions are eligible for the update?
>> Updates are available for the following product
versions.
>> Earlier versions than those listed below are no longer
>> supported and may or may not be affected by the
>> vulnerability:
>>
>> Windows NT® 4.0, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000
>> Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC) 2.1, 2.5, 2.6
>> Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, 6.0
>> Next Steps
>> Ready to install the update? Choose the appropriate next
>> step for you:
>>
>> Get the update automatically with our Automatic Updates
>> service.
>> To read more technical information about this
>> vulnerability, see the full Microsoft Security Bulletin.
>> Do I need this update?
>> To determine if you need this update:
>>
>> On the taskbar at the bottom of your screen, click
Start,
>> then click Run.
>> In the Run dialog box, type Winver and click OK.
>> A dialog box displays the version of Windows your
computer
>> is running.
>> Click OK to close the dialog box.
>> If you are running Windows 98, Windows Millennium,
Windows
>> NT 4.0, or Windows 2000, you need to install this patch.
>> If you are running Windows XP, you do not need the
patch.
>> <end quote>
>
>
>.
>
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