TITLE: Windows XP Fix for Unchecked Buffer in Windows Shell (Q329390)

VERSION: 1.00 Rev. A
DESCRIPTION:
This contains a fix for the issue in Windows XP where an unchecked buffer 
exists in one of the functions that is used by the Windows shell to extract 
custom attribute information from audio files, causing a potential security 
vulnerability.

For further information, refer to Microsoft Knowledge Base article 329390.

PURPOSE: Recommended Update                                              
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP25563
SUPERSEDES: None
EFFECTIVE DATE: October 1, 2003
CATEGORY: Operating System - Enhancements                                 
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S)
Workstations

PRODUCT MODEL(S)
HP Workstation xw3100: All Models
HP Workstation xw4100: All Models
HP Workstation xw6000: All Models
HP Workstation xw8000: All Models

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Windows XP Home Edition
Windows XP Professional

LANGUAGE(S): 
Global

ENHANCEMENTS: 
SSM Compliant

PREREQUISITES: 
N/A

HOW TO USE: 
1. Download the SoftPaq to a directory on your hard drive.  The file that is 
downloaded is a self-extracting  executable with a filename based on the 
SoftPaq Number above. 

2. From that drive and directory, execute the downloaded file and follow the 
on-screen instructions.



Copyright (c) 2003 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.