Used Update for the IDirectPlay4 API of Microsoft for DirectX 8.2 (DirectPlay) (KB839643) for Windows?


Editors’ Review

Download.com staff
This critical update addresses a denial of service vulnerability in Microsoft's IDirectPlay4 API. It prevents attackers from crashing applications via malformed packets, enhancing system stability.
  • Pros

    • Updates Microsoft DirectPlay IDirectPlay4 API.
    • Mitigates denial of service vulnerability.
    • Prevents system crashes from malformed packets.
    • Enhances API security and stability.
  • Cons

    No Cons available


Used Update for the IDirectPlay4 API of Microsoft for DirectX 8.2 (DirectPlay) (KB839643) for Windows?


Explore More


Full Specifications

GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
8.2
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows XP
Additional Requirements
Windows 2000/XP
POPULARITY
Total Downloads
1,517
Downloads Last Week
1

Report Software

Program available in other languages


Last Updated


Developer’s Description

Update IDirectPlay4 of Microsoft DirectPlay.

Vulnerability in the IDirectPlay4 API Could Allow Denial of Service. An attacker can send a malformed packet to anyone running the IDirectPlay4 API for Microsoft DirectPlay and cause it to crash. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.


Download.com
Your review for Update for the IDirectPlay4 API of Microsoft for DirectX 8.2 (DirectPlay) (KB839643)