TITLE: Microsoft Fix for Vulnerability in Microsoft ASN.1 Library (Q828028) VERSION: 828028 Rev. SP1a DESCRIPTION: IMPORTANT: Workstations running Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2) do not require this fix. This package contains a Microsoft Windows XP fix for the listed workstation models. This fix is explained in Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 828028, MS04-007: ASN.1 Vulnerability Could Allow Code Execution.'' The Microsoft website has detailed information about the fix. HP and Microsoft recommend applying it to your system as soon as possible. PURPOSE: Routine SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP27527 SUPERSEDES: None EFFECTIVE DATE: November 1, 2004 CATEGORY: Operating System - Enhancements and QFEs SSM SUPPORTED: No PRODUCT TYPE(S): Workstations PRODUCT MODEL(S): HP Workstation xw3100: All Models HP Workstation xw4100: All Models HP Workstation xw4200: All Models HP Workstation xw5000: All Models HP Workstation xw6000: All Models HP Workstation xw6200: All Models HP Workstation xw8000: All Models HP Workstation xw8200: All Models OPERATING SYSTEM(S): Windows XP Professional LANGUAGE(S): Chinese(PRC Simplified) Dutch French German Italian Japanese Korean Spanish Taiwanese Chinese US English ENHANCEMENTS: N/A PREREQUISITES: N/A HOW TO USE: 1. Click the link and read the information from Microsoft about the patch (fix). 2. Complete one of the following actions to apply the fix to your workstation: (a) Update your workstation using the Microsoft Windows Update utility, or (b) Download the patch from the Microsoft ftp site and follow the installation instructions provided by Microsoft. Copyright (c) 2004 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.