Microsoft Macintosh Products Security Bulletin Summary for February, 2004
Published:
Version: 1.0
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Summary
Included in this advisory is an update describing a newly discovered vulnerability in Microsoft Macintosh products.
Important
| Affected Software | Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac version 6.0 Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac version 6.01 Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac version 6.02 Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac version 6.1 |
| Impact | Elevation of Privilege |
| Last Revised | February 10, 2004 |
| Version Number | 1.0 |
Other information:
Acknowledgments
Microsoft thanks the following for working with us to help protect customers:
George Gal of @stake for reporting the issue in MS04-005.
Obtaining other security updates:
- Security updates are available from the Microsoft Download Center, and can be most easily found by doing a keyword search for "security_patch"
- Additional Macintosh downloads can be found at the Microsoft Mactopia Web site.
- Updates for consumer Windows platforms are available from the WindowsUpdate Web site.
Support:
- Technical support is available from Microsoft Product Support Services at 1-866-PCSAFETY for customers in the U.S. and Canada. There is no charge for support calls that are associated with security updates.
- International customers can get support from their local Microsoft subsidiaries. There is no charge for support associated with security updates. Information on how to contact Microsoft support is available at the International Support Web Site.
Security Resources:
- The Microsoft TechNet Security Web Site provides additional information about security in Microsoft products.
Disclaimer:
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Revisions:
- V1.0 February 10, 2004: First Published.