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Windows Update  

Security Update, March 7, 2002

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This update resolves the "Unchecked Buffer in Windows Shell Could Lead to Code Execution" security vulnerability in Windows 98, and is discussed in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS02-014. Download now to help prevent a malicious user from running programs on your computer.

The vulnerability results because of an unchecked buffer (a temporary storage area of limited capacity) in the Windows User Environment. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability, and run programs as if he or she were the user.

For more information about this vulnerability, read Microsoft Security Bulletin MS02-014.

System Requirements

This update applies to:

  • Windows 98

How to download and install

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  2. Do one of the following:
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  3. Click OK.

How to use

You don't need to do anything after installing this item.

How to uninstall

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