TITLE: Microsoft Fix for Vulnerabilities in Windows XP SP2 Kernel (Q890859)

VERSION: Q890859 Rev. A
DESCRIPTION:
This package provides a link to a Microsoft fix for vulnerabilities in the 
Microsoft Windows XP Operating System with Service Pack 2 (SP2) that could 
allow an attacker to remotely compromise a Microsoft Windows based system and 
gain control over it. 

For more information about this fix, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 
890859, ''MS05-018, Vulnerabilities in Windows Kernal Could Allow Elevation of 
Privlege and Denial of Service.'' 

PURPOSE: Critical
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP30462
SUPERSEDES: None
EFFECTIVE DATE: November 26, 2007
CATEGORY: Operating System - Enhancements and QFEs
SSM SUPPORTED: No

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Workstations

HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP ProLiant xw460c Blade Workstation: All Models
HP xw3400 Workstation: All Models
HP xw4200 Workstation: All Models
HP xw4300 Workstation: All Models
HP xw4400 Workstation: All Models
HP xw4550 Workstation: All Models
HP xw4600 Workstation: All Models
HP xw6200 Workstation: All Models
HP xw6400 Workstation: All Models
HP xw6600 Workstation: All Models
HP xw8200 Workstation: All Models
HP xw8400 Workstation: All Models
HP xw8600 Workstation: All Models
HP xw9300 Workstation: All Models

SOFTWARE PRODUCT(S):
None

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Microsoft Windows XP Professional

LANGUAGE(S): 
Global

ENHANCEMENTS: 
- Adds support for new workstation models.

PREREQUISITES: 
None

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: 
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.


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