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4,335
- Operating Systems:
Windows 95, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows 98
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Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP
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No limitations
- Date Added:
April 18, 2001
Publisher's description of Windows Digital Certificate Spoofing Hazard Vulnerability Patch
From Microsoft:This update resolves the "Erroneous VeriSign-Issued Digital Certificates Pose Spoofing Hazard" security vulnerability, and is discussed in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS01-017. Download now to prevent an unauthorized user from running code on your computer by digitally signing programs as "Microsoft Corporation."
VeriSign, Inc. issued two VeriSign digital certificates to an individual who fraudulently claimed to be a Microsoft employee; this allows the individual to sign programs, ActiveX controls, Office macros, and other executable content as originating from "Microsoft Corporation." This update prevents the two erroneously signed certificates from being accepted as valid.
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Version: Windows Digital Certificate Spoofing Hazard Vulnerability Patch MS01-017 (3/28/01)
Summary: I was very happy to see this download on CNET's site. I always check the certificates before a download. These days you can never be to safe.
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