Re: Microsoft Security Bulletin MS02-069

From: mike singer (nospam_zookeeper@wwwhr.com)
Date: 12/18/02


From: "mike singer" <nospam_zookeeper@wwwhr.com>
Date: Wed, 18 Dec 2002 10:35:04 -0500

Is it safe to assume then that for any patch that directs user to Windows
update, that the win98 patch will work w/ NT, or is it only true in this
particular case. Call me paranoid, but I would really love to download a
patch from a MS site that clearly says it will work on the OS that I am
installing it on.

"Jerry Bryant [MSFT]" <jbryant@online.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:uALJzJioCHA.1972@TK2MSFTNGP11...
> You Can get the patch from the Windows Upate Catalog. This information is
in
> the Frequently Asked Questions section of the bulletin. FYI: W9x, ME, NT
and
> XP patches are all the same (so downloading for one of those OS's to
install
> on NT is ok). Win2k SP2 or later has a different patch.
> I'm a network administrator. I see that the patch is available on Windows
> Update, but I'd like to download it and install it on my users' systems.
Can
> I do this?
>
> Yes. You may update existing Microsoft VMs by following these steps:
>
> 1.. Go to the Windows Update web site.
> 2.. In the left pane, under Other Options, select "Personalize Windows
> Update".
> 3.. Under "Set Options for Windows Update", select the checkbox for
> "Display the Link to Windows Update Catalog under 'See Also'", then click
> "Save Settings".
> 4.. Go back to the Windows Update web site.
> 5.. In the left pane, under "See Also", select "Windows Update Catalog".
> 6.. Select "Find Updates for Microsoft Operating Systems".
> 7.. Select the operating system and language of your choice.
> 8.. Select "Critical Updates and Service Packs".
> 9.. Select all of the patches you'd like to download, then click on "Go
to
> download basket" to download them.
>
> --
> Regards,
>
> Jerry Bryant - MCSE, MCDBA
> Microsoft IT Communities
>
> Get Secure! www.microsoft.com/security
>
>
> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
rights.
> "mike singer" <nospam_zookeeper@wwwhr.com> wrote in message
> news:#coosqhoCHA.2748@TK2MSFTNGP09...
> > Jerry. This patch is only available via windows update. THat is cool
for
> > Windows 2000 and XP but when I try to download it for NT, NT does not
even
> > show up as an option under operating system in the catalogue. We need a
> > network install for NT since our data center machines are not permitted
to
> > surf out for obvious security reason. Any suggestions.
> >
> >
> > "Jerry Bryant [MSFT]" <jbryant@online.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:e3icVTfoCHA.704@TK2MSFTNGP09...
> > > Title: Flaw in Microsoft VM Could Enable System Compromise 810030
> > > Date: December 11, 2002
> > > Software: Versions of the Microsoft virtual machine (Microsoft VM) are
> > > identified by build numbers, which can be determined using the JVIEW
> tool
> > as
> > > discussed in the FAQ. All builds of the Microsoft VM up to and
including
> > > build 5.0.3805 are affected by these vulnerabilities.
> > > Impact: Eight vulnerabilities, the most serious of which would enable
an
> > > attacker to gain control over another user's system.
> > > Maximum Severity Rating: Critical
> > > Bulletin: MS02-069
> > >
> > > The Microsoft Security Response Center has released Microsoft Security
> > > Bulletin MS02-069
> > >
> > > What Is It?
> > > The Microsoft Security Response Center has released Microsoft Security
> > > Bulletin MS02-069 which concerns a vulnerability in Microsoft virtual
> > > machine. Customers are advised to review the information in the
> bulletin
> > > and test and deploy the patch in their environments, if applicable.
> > >
> > > More information is now available at
> > > http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS02-069.asp
> > >
> > > If you have any questions regarding the patch or its implementation
> after
> > > reading the above listed bulletin you should contact Product Support
> > > Services in the United States at 1-866-PCSafety (1-866-727-2338) or
post
> > in
> > > this newsgroup. International customers should contact their local
> > > subsidiary.
> > >
> > > --
> > > Regards,
> > >
> > > Jerry Bryant - MCSE, MCDBA
> > > Microsoft IT Communities
> > >
> > > Get Secure! www.microsoft.com/security
> > >
> > >
> > > This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
> > rights.
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>



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