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Windows 2000: Registry Tool for Security Patch

Daniel Fleshbourne Administrator Neowin @dfleshbourne · Mar 17, 2003 14:53 EST with -1 comments

Quick Info

File Name: setmaxurllength.exe - Download Size: 215 KB - Date Published: 3/17/2003 - Version: 815021

Overview

A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a web server running Microsoft(r) Windows(r) 2000 and gain control over it. This tool, whose usage is described in Microsoft Knowledgebase article 815021, can be used to apply a registry setting that blocks known exploits of this vulnerability. This tool should be used as a temporary workaround until such time as the patch can be applied.

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