Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-053

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Vulnerabilities in Graphics Rendering Engine Could Allow Code Execution (896424)

Version: 1.0

Summary
Who should read this document: Customers who use Microsoft Windows

Impact of Vulnerability: Remote Code Execution

Maximum Severity Rating: Critical

Recommendation: Customers should apply the update immediately.

Security Update Replacement: This bulletin replaces several prior security updates. See the frequently asked questions (FAQ) section of this bulletin for the complete list.

Caveats: None

Tested Software and Security Update Download Locations:

Affected Software:

• Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 – Download the update

• Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 and Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 – Download the update

• Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition – Download the update

• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 – Download the update

• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems and Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with SP1 for Itanium-based Systems – Download the update

• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition – Download the update


Non-Affected Software:

• Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), and Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (ME)


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