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Windows 2000 SP3 Close
by Arie Slob
Hello Windows users,
 Microsoft is edging closer to a release of Service Pack 3 (SP3) for Windows 2000. According to information I received, SP3 will also include changes to comply with a settlement that was agreed upon with the Justice Department and nine states back in November last year. These changes will be similar to those in Windows XP SP1, and which I reported in the newsletter erlier this month.
Service Pack 3 will include a slew of security and compatibility updates targeting areas as setup, application compatibility, operating system reliability, and numerous security issues. Microsoft's support knowledge base reveals a list of 200 identifiable issues that have been uncovered since the Service Pack 2.
A release date for SP3 hasn't been announced yet, but it's widely expected to be released in the next 2-3 months.
Microsoft Security
Unchecked Buffer in Remote Access Service Phonebook Could Lead to Code Execution
Microsoft released a patch for Windows NT®, Windows® 2000 and Windows XP, to fix a flaw in the RAS phonebook implementation, where a buffer overrun could be exploited.
Affected Software Versions
- Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, NT 4.0 Terminal Server Edition
- Microsoft Windows 2000
- Microsoft Windows XP
- Microsoft Routing and Remote Access Server, which can be installed on Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 6 or NT 4.0 Terminal Server Edition Service Pack 6.
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Unchecked Buffer in MSN Chat Control Can Lead to Code Execution
On June 11, 2002, Microsoft found that the fixes issued on May 8 2002 did not protect in all cases against the reintroduction of the vulnerable control. As a result, a new MSN Chat control, updated patch, updated version of MSN Messenger and an updated version of Exchange Instant Messenger have been made available.
Affected Software Versions
- Microsoft MSN Chat Control
- Microsoft MSN Messenger 4.5 and 4.6, which includes the MSN Chat control
- Microsoft Exchange Instant Messenger 4.5 and 4.6, which includes the MSN Chat control
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Unchecked Buffer in Gopher Protocol Handler Can Run Code of Attacker's Choice
Microsoft detaild a workaround for an unchecked buffer in gopher protocol handler, which could let an attacker run code of his choice.
Affected Software Versions
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Microsoft Proxy Server 2.0
- Microsoft ISA Server 2000
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Recent Support BBS Postings
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Web Site Updates
These pages were added/updated in the past 2 weeks. Information on previously updated/added pages is available on the What's New? page for 1 month.
InfiniSource.com
Added: Funerals on the Web
Added: New Domains Going "Pro" and Child Friendly
Windows-Help.NET
Added: Microsoft Security: Unchecked Buffer in Remote Access Service Phonebook Could Lead to Code Execution
Updated: Microsoft Security: Unchecked Buffer in MSN Chat Control Can Lead to Code Execution
Added: Microsoft Security: Unchecked Buffer in Gopher Protocol Handler Can Run Code of Attacker's Choice
Windows 2000
Added: Microsoft Security: Unchecked Buffer in Remote Access Service Phonebook Could Lead to Code Execution
Windows XP
Added: Microsoft Security: Unchecked Buffer in Remote Access Service Phonebook Could Lead to Code Execution
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Highlights
Funerals on the Web
Now family members can attend services without leaving their homes.
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New Domains Going "Pro" and Child Friendly
Dot-pro is almost ready to go, children-friendly sites still in limbo.
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IT Managers list
Windows XP Tip: Create a Password Recovery Disk
If you want some added safety in case you forget your password, you should create a Password Recovery Disk.
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akFontViewer
A freeware utility that lets you view samples of all your installed fonts in Windows. It can show a list of fonts with each font rendered in its own typeface. Also a window much like a Character Map -- which is always active -- shows you which fonts have full character sets and which don't. Other features enable you to define a sample text string, and to check off attributes you'd like to display -- such as bold, italic, underline, and strikeout. Print function is also supported.
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15 June 2002, Vol 5 No. 24
