Microsoft Messenger Service Bulletin

From: Bill (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 12/22/03 

Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2003 21:05:19 -0800

I rec'd the following message on my screen which I assume
is from Microsoft. It said:

Message from microsoft networks to windows user on
12/21/2003. Microsoft security bulletin MS03-043. Buffer
overruns in messenger service could allow code execution
(820035).
Affected software:
Msft windows NT workstation
MSFT windows NT server 4.0
        " 2000
" " XP
" " Win 98
" " Server 2000
Non affected software:
MS windows millenium

Your system is affected, download the patch from the
address below! First type the URL below into your
internet brrowser then click "ok".

   www.windowspatch

=============
I went to this URL and was asked to pay $19.95 for this
patch. Is this a legitimate message from Microsoft.
Should I have to pay to fix my Windows XP operating
system that came with my computer? What is the severity
of this problem. Should I get the patch? Any help on this
would be appreciated. My email address is muliej@
(removethis)sbcglobal.net. Thanks

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