microsoft security update [KB810217)

[NICK ADSL UK]

Security Update for Windows XP (KB810217)
Download size: 1.4 MB, < 1 minute
A security issue has been identified in FrontPage Server Extensions. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to run code of their choice on your system. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Once you have installed this item, it cannot be removed.

I suggest running windows update to obtain this update for xp.

[AplusWebMaster]

FYI...oh, one of their infamous "revisions"...but I thought they said there were "No Security Bulletins for December Monthly Release"??? - this sure looks like one to me...
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/security/bulletin/MS03-051.asp
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS03-051
"Buffer Overrun in Microsoft FrontPage Server Extensions Could Allow Code Execution (813360)
Issued: November 11, 2003
Updated: December 10, 2003
Version: 1.4
Impact of vulnerability: Remote Code Execution
Maximum Severity Rating: Critical...
Revisions:
V1.0 November 11, 2003: Bulletin published.
V1.1 November 12, 2003: Updated information on what actions an attacker could take if they were to successfully exploit this vulnerability.
V1.2 November 14, 2003: Updated information on affected versions of Microsoft Office, updated information in the workarounds section.
V1.3 November 19, 2003: Updated information on setup switches in the Security Update Information section and corrected text in Severity Rating section for SharePoint Team Services 2002.
V1.4 December 10, 2003: Updated the FAQ section to reflect a new Windows Update offering on Windows XP..."