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Windows 98 Unchecked Buffer Help Security Vulnerability Patch

Used Windows 98 Unchecked Buffer Help Security Vulnerability Patch for Windows?

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This security update from Microsoft prevents unauthorized program execution by addressing a critical ActiveX buffer vulnerability in Windows HTML Help.

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  • Pros

    • Prevents unauthorized program execution
    • Fixes ActiveX control vulnerability
    • Secures HTML Help functionality
    • Protects user security context
    • Enhances system privilege control

  • Cons

    • Addresses a specific ActiveX control issue
    • Requires installation as a security update
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Windows 98 Unchecked Buffer Help Security Vulnerability Patch

Used Windows 98 Unchecked Buffer Help Security Vulnerability Patch for Windows?

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Full Specifications

GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
MS02-055
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 98
Additional Requirements
Windows 98/98SE
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Developer’s Description

By Microsoft
Prevent a malicious user from running an unauthorized program on your computer with this security update.
The HTML Help facility in Windows includes an ActiveX control that provides much of its functionality. One of the functions that is exposed through the control contains an unchecked buffer. This buffer may be exploited by a Web page that is hosted on an attacker's site or that is sent to a user as an HTML message. An attacker who successfully exploits the vulnerability can run code in the security context of the user, and as a result, an attacker can gain the same privileges as the user on the computer.
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