TITLE: Microsoft Windows XP Fix for HTML Help Vulnerability (Q896358)

VERSION: 1.00 Rev. A
DESCRIPTION:
This package contains a fix for a newly-discovered, privately-reported 
vulnerability in HTML Help that could allow remote code execution on an 
affected system. 

PURPOSE: Recommended
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP36902
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 xw4550 Workstation: All Models
HP xw4600 Workstation: All Models
HP xw6600 Workstation: All Models
HP xw8600 Workstation: All Models

SOFTWARE PRODUCT(S):
None

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Microsoft Windows XP Professional

LANGUAGE(S): 
Global

ENHANCEMENTS: 
- Adds support for new HP workstation models.

FIXES: 
- Fixes a security issue in the HTML Help component that could allow an 
attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it.

PREREQUISITES: 
None

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: 
1. Download the SoftPaq .EXE file to a directory on your hard drive.  

2. Execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions.


Copyright (c) 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.