Re: DCOM vulnerability

From: Jupiter Jones [MVP] (jones_jupiter_at_hotnomail.com)
Date: 09/19/03


Date: Fri, 19 Sep 2003 13:29:05 -0600


Rick;
This is the specific patch:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/?url=/technet/security/bulletin/MS03-039.asp
Download the patch.
Disconnect network/modem cable.
Uninstall patch from Add/Remove Programs.
Reinstall patch using patch you downloaded..

-- 
Jupiter Jones  [MVP]
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"Rick" <randlmorris@telus.net> wrote in message
news:0b1f01c37e7f$3b44d920$a401280a@phx.gbl...
> I just reloaded this XP PC for a friend.  I have
> installed all available security patches at Windows
> Update and NSWorks Pro with AV and all applicable
> updates. The XP Firewall is also turned on. Next I went
> to the GRC.com site and ran DCOMBOB.exe. It says the
> local DCOM is open and vulnerable and to D/L the patches
> at Windows update. The same site passed my own PC with
> flying colours but says the patch is ineffective on this
> one.(Claim it happens often) Which patch is the offending
> one - should I remove and reaply the patch until it goes
> in properly?? I'd like to get this correct for obvious
> reasons.


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