Windows XP Security Patch: Buffer Overrun
Posted by Daniel Fleshbourne on 29 May 2003 - 06:59 · 19 comments & 1059 views
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#1 Posted by aeons on 29 May 2003 - 07:15
- I'll wait to DL this one, so I can hear what it screws up, this time.
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#2 Posted by mipra on 29 May 2003 - 07:26
- Anybody try this?
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#3 Posted by JnCoKiLLa on 29 May 2003 - 07:31
- nothng screwed up yet for me
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#4 Posted by Voodoo on 29 May 2003 - 07:31
- Ive installed it fine. No problems with slow loading of apps like last time
I think its safe
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#5 Posted by nekrosoft13 on 29 May 2003 - 07:33
- hmm, i think i will wait for more people to check it out
trust me 
would i ever let u down or lie to you 
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#6 Posted by WEST on 29 May 2003 - 07:42
- This is updated Q811493_WXP_SP2_x86_ENU.exe
Working fine without any probs
Last edited by 1188 on 29 May 2003 - 10:59
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#7 Posted by xStainDx on 29 May 2003 - 09:18
- This is on windows update also
Even if you installed the last version, going to windows update will download the new one and install it over the old one.
Everything is fine on my 2 machines.
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#8 Posted by XP-RTM on 29 May 2003 - 10:37
- yup this is the same old **** but fixed i guess
is running perfectly here
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#9 Posted by Fubar on 29 May 2003 - 11:40
- runs fine from here
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#10 Posted by Ely on 29 May 2003 - 13:16
- I have installed it and I havent noticed anything wrong, probably improved perfomance, I remember having problems too the first time this patch was released had to remove it like many other people.
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#11 Posted by geetarbill on 29 May 2003 - 13:42
- Had to disable NAV to get it to install but I don't have the performance problem as I did before with NAV running after it has been installed.
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#12 Posted by Mr. Black on 29 May 2003 - 13:48
- No problems installing and no problems running also.
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#13 Posted by Davey on 29 May 2003 - 15:31
- Well what can i say, must be me.
I HAD to reinstall system, then the very first patch i installed was the new 811493 patch and went in ok and no performance problems.
BUT there is still a problem. Trying to install ANYTHING else such as nforce sound drivers or even directX9a redist caused system to slow down and then the installation of the above mentioned drivers failed.
Even tried to install another security patch in which i have all on HD, this installation of a security patch made the installation go to a snail crawl and hence after something like 10 mins, i ended the installation.
After removing the 811493 secirity patch, i was able to install ALL of my drivers and security patches with no drama except i stayed clear of the 811493 patch and all seems to be well.
Conclusion.
There is STILL a problem with this security patch in some way. If you do not need to install it, then i recommend you think twice about installing it and hold off on doing so until you get some more feedback.
I also ask if ANYONE else tries a new installation of XP, install this patch first and see if you can install other drivers and patches easily.
Thats my experiences on that and i will be blasting MS again, hehe.
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#14 Posted by Darken on 29 May 2003 - 15:50
- Working fine without any probs
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#15 Posted by gameguy on 29 May 2003 - 17:12
- it's been working fine for me. but then again, the first one didn't cause me any problems
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#16 Posted by Mashiki on 29 May 2003 - 21:36
- I've tried this on 3 machines, a HP 1.8 P4, and two machines at home. A 2.8Ghz P4 and a 1.7Ghz P4, no problems or slowdowns that I've noticed.
But that doesn't mean anything yet..
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#17 Posted by skatepawn on 30 May 2003 - 01:15
- Noticeable performance boost when opening programs
File Name: Q811493_WXP_SP2_x86_ENU.exe - Download Size: 3241 KB - Date Published: 5/28/2003 - Version: 811493
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a computer running Microsoft® Windows® XP and gain complete control over it. An attacker would need the ability to log onto the computer locally to carry out an attack. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft
Note: This is the re-release of Q811493, Microsoft originally issued this bulletin on April 16, 2003. Subsequent to that date, Microsoft has received reports of performance problems with the patch from some Windows XP customers. Microsoft has investigated this issue and confirmed that there can be performance problems when the [original] patch is applied to Windows XP Service Pack 1 systems.
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