Security Bulletin

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-040 - Critical

Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (889293)

Published: December 01, 2004

Version: 1.0

Issued: December 1, 2004
Version: 1.0

Summary

Who should read this document: Customers who use Microsoft Windows

Impact of Vulnerability: Remote Code Execution

Maximum Severity Rating: Critical

Recommendation: Customers should install the update immediately.

Security Update Replacement: This update replaces the update that is included with Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-038. That update is also a cumulative update.

Caveats: Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 889293 documents the currently known issues that customers may experience when they install this security update. The article also documents recommended solutions for these issues.

Important: This update may not include hotfixes that have been released since the release of MS04-004, MS04-025 or MS04-038. Customers who have received hotfixes from Microsoft or from their support providers since the release of MS04-004, MS04-025 or MS04-038 should not install this update. Instead customers should deploy update 889669. In addition, customers who have applied either update rollup 871260 or 873377 must also apply update rollup 889669 instead of the security updates accompanying security bulletin MS04-040.

This update contains several functionality and security changes which are documented in the FAQ section for this update.

Tested Software and Security Update Download Locations:

Affected Software:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Service Pack 6a
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Terminal Server Edition Service Pack 6
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 and Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4
  • Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1
  • Microsoft Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Service Pack 1
  • Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), and Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Me) — Review the FAQ section of this bulletin for details about these operating systems.

Non-Affected Software:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
  • Microsoft Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Version 2003
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003 64-Bit Edition

Affected Components:

  • Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 on Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 3, on Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4, or on Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1: Download the update
  • Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 on Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Service Pack 6a, on Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Terminal Service Edition Service Pack 6, on Microsoft Windows 98, on Microsoft Windows 98 SE, or on Microsoft Windows Me: Download the update
  • Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP Service Pack 1 (64-Bit Edition): Download the update

Non-Affected Components:

  • Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack 3 on Windows 2000 SP3
  • Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack 4 on Windows 2000 SP4
  • Internet Explorer 5.5 Service Pack 2 on Windows Millennium Edition (Me)
  • Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003
  • Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 64-Bit Edition and Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Version 2003
  • Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP Service Pack 2

The software in this list has been tested to determine if the versions are affected. Other versions either no longer include security update support or may not be affected. To determine the support lifecycle for your product and version, visit the Microsoft Support Lifecycle Web site.

General Information

Executive Summary

Executive Summary:

This update resolves a newly-discovered publicly reported vulnerability. A vulnerability exists in Internet Explorer that could allow remote code execution on an affected system. The vulnerability is documented in the Vulnerability Details section of this bulletin.

If a user is logged on with administrative privileges, an attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of an affected system, including installing programs; viewing, changing, or deleting data; or creating new accounts with full privileges. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer privileges on the system would be at less risk than users who operate with administrative privileges.

Microsoft recommends that customers install the update immediately.

Severity Ratings and Vulnerability Identifiers:

Vulnerability Identifiers Impact of Vulnerability Internet Explorer 6 SP1 (All versions earlier than Windows Server 2003)
HTML Elements Vulnerability - CAN-2004-1050 Remote Code Execution Critical

This assessment is based on the types of systems that are affected by the vulnerability, their typical deployment patterns, and the effect that exploiting the vulnerability would have on them.

What updates does this release replace?
This security update replaces previously released security bulletins for Internet Explorer. The most recent security bulletin and Internet Explorer versions that are affected are listed in following table.

Bulletin ID Internet Explorer 6 SP1 (All versions earlier than Windows Server 2003)
MS04-038 Replaced

I have received a hotfix from Microsoft or my support provider since the release of MS04-004. Is that hotfix included in this Security Update?
For Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 for Windows 2000 Service Pack 3, Windows 2000 Service Pack 4, Windows XP Service Pack 1, Windows NT Server 4.0 Service Pack 6a, Windows NT Server 4.0 Terminal Server Edition Service Pack 6, Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition, and Windows Me, most Internet Explorer hotfixes are not included in the MS04-040 security update. When you install any of the MS04-040 security updates for Internet Explorer 6 SP1, Internet Explorer hotfixes released since MS04-004 will be removed if the hotfix replaced any of the files listed in the "Security Update Information" section of this bulletin.

Starting with MS04-038, cumulative hotfixes for Internet Explorer are available in a separate update rollup that includes both cumulative hotfixes and the security fixes included in the latest security update for Internet Explorer. For example, update rollup 871260 includes the cumulative security fixes in MS04-038 as well as hotfixes released since MS04-004. Update rollup 889669 includes the cumulative security fixes in MS04-040 as well as hotfixes released since MS04-004. For additional information about hotfixes included in update rollup 889669, as well as instructions on how to obtain and deploy the update rollup, contact your Microsoft support provider or review Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 889669.

Note update rollup 889669 is not available through SUS or Windows Update.

Does this update contain any other changes to functionality?
Yes. In addition to the changes that are listed in the Vulnerability Details section of this bulletin, this update includes the following changes in functionality:

  • As with the previous Internet Explorer Cumulative Security Updates that have been released since MS03-004, this update causes the window.showHelp( ) control to no longer work if you have not applied the HTML Help update. If you have installed the updated HTML Help control from Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 811630, you will still be able to use HTML Help functionality after you install this update.
  • As with the previous Internet Explorer Cumulative Security Update, MS04-004, this update prevents you from visiting Web sites that have "username:password@host.com" URLs for XMLHTTP. We have created an update to MSXML that addresses this issue specifically for XMLHTTP. For more information, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 832414.

Does this update contain any other security changes?
Yes. In addition to the changes that are listed in the Vulnerability Details section of this bulletin, this update includes the following security changes.

  • As with the previous Internet Explorer Cumulative Security Updates that have been released since MS04-004, this update also includes a change to the functionality of a clear-text authentication feature in Internet Explorer. The update removes support for handling user names and passwords in HTTP and HTTP with Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) or HTTPS URLs in Microsoft Internet Explorer. The following URL syntax is no longer supported in Internet Explorer or in Windows Explorer after you install this software update:

    http(s)://username:password@server/resource.ext

    For more information about this change, please see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 834489.

How does the extended support for Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition, and Windows Millennium Edition affect the release of security updates for these operating systems?
Microsoft will only release security updates for critical security issues. Non-critical security issues are not offered during this support period. For more information about the Microsoft Support Lifecycle policies for these operating systems, visit this Microsoft Support Web site.

For more information about severity ratings, visit the following Microsoft TechNet Web site.

Note A Critical security update for these platforms is available and is provided as part of this security bulletin and can be downloaded from the Windows Update Web site.

Are Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition, or Windows Millennium Edition critically affected by any of the vulnerabilities that are addressed in this security bulletin?
Yes. Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition, and Windows Millennium Edition are critically affected by this vulnerability. A Critical security update for these platforms is available and is provided as part of this security bulletin and can be downloaded from the Windows Update Web site.

I am still using Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Workstation Service Pack 6a or Windows 2000 Service Pack 2, but extended security update support ended on June 30, 2004. What should I do?
Windows NT 4.0 Workstation Service Pack 6a and Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 have reached the end of their life cycles as previously documented, and Microsoft extended this support to June 30, 2004.

It should be a priority for customers who have these operating system versions to migrate to supported versions to prevent potential exposure to future vulnerabilities. For more information about the Windows Product Life Cycle, visit the Microsoft Support Lifecycle Web site. For more information about the extended security update support period for these operating system versions, visit the Microsoft Product Support Services Web site.

Customers who require additional support for Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP6a must contact their Microsoft account team representative, their Technical Account Manager, or the appropriate Microsoft partner representative for custom support options. Customers without an Alliance, Premier, or Authorized Contract can contact their local Microsoft sales office. For contact information, visit the Microsoft Worldwide Information Web site, select the country, and then click Go to see a list of phone numbers. When you call, ask to speak with the local Premier Support sales manager.

For more information, see the Windows Operating System FAQ.

I am still using Windows XP, but extended security update support ended on September 30th, 2004. What should I do?
The original version of Windows XP, commonly referred to as Windows XP Gold or Windows XP Release to Manufacturing (RTM) version, reached the end of its extended security update support life cycle on September 30th, 2004.

It should be a priority for customers who have these operating system versions to migrate to supported versions to prevent potential exposure to future vulnerabilities. For more information about the Windows Product Life Cycle, visit the Microsoft Support Lifecycle Web site. For more information about the extended security update support period for these operating system versions, visit the Microsoft Product Support Services Web site.

Customers who require additional support for Windows XP RTM must contact their Microsoft account team representative, their Technical Account Manager, or the appropriate Microsoft partner representative for custom support options. Customers without an Alliance, Premier, or Authorized Contract can contact their local Microsoft sales office. For contact information, visit the Microsoft Worldwide Information Web site, select the country, and then click Go to see a list of phone numbers. When you call, ask to speak with the local Premier Support sales manager.

For more information, see the Windows Operating System FAQ.

Why are the command line installation switches different for Windows 2000 and Windows XP operating systems for this release when compared Internet Explorer Cumulative Security Update, MS04-025?
Starting with MS04-038 the packages for Windows 2000 and Windows XP Service Pack 1 are using a new installation technology, Update.exe. As a result the installation options are different than in previous releases. Also, as part of the change to the Update.exe installation technology the Knowledge Base Article number of this update will no longer be displayed in the Help, About window for Internet Explorer. For more information on the command line switches used for this release, please reference the Security Update Information section of this bulletin. More information on Update.exe is located on the following Microsoft Web site.

Why are there two versions of the Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 update?
A separate package has been created for Internet Explore 6 Service Pack 1 when used on Windows NT Server Service Pack 6a, Windows 98, Windows 98SE, and Windows Me. This update uses the same installer technology as previous releases, Iexpress. For details on installing this security update on those operating systems please see the Security Update Information sections of this bulletin. For more information on Iexpress, please see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 197147.

Can I use the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) to determine if this update is required?
Yes. MBSA will determine if this update is required. For more information about MBSA, visit the MBSA Web site.

Note After April 20, 2004, the Mssecure.xml file that is used by MBSA 1.1.1 and earlier versions is no longer being updated with new security bulletin data. Therefore, scans that are performed after that date with MBSA 1.1.1 or earlier will be incomplete. All users should upgrade to MBSA 1.2 because it provides more accurate security update detection and supports additional products. Users can download MBSA 1.2 from the MBSA Web site. For more information about MBSA support, visit the following Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer 1.2 Q&A; Web site.

Can I use Systems Management Server (SMS) to determine if this update is required?
As noted in the Affected Components section of this bulletin, this release includes two packages for Internet Explorer 6 SP1. One package is designed for Windows 2000 and Windows XP Service Pack 1. This package uses the Update.exe installation technology discussed above. The second package is designed for Windows NT, Windows 98, and Windows Me. MBSA is not able to determine which Internet Explorer 6 SP1 update is required for a specific Operating System. A package intended for SMS Deployment only has been created that contains both versions of the Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 updates. When deployed with SMS, this package will detect the operating system and install the correct version of the update for that operating system. MBSA, when used with SMS, will instruct SMS administrators to deploy this SMS Deployment package. For more information on this update, please see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 889410.

Vulnerability Details

HTML Elements Vulnerability - CAN-2004-1050:

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Internet Explorer that could allow remote code execution on an affected system. An attacker could exploit the vulnerability by constructing a malicious Web Page that could potentially allow remote code execution if a user visited a malicious Web site. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of an affected system.

Mitigating Factors for HTML Elements Vulnerability - CAN-2004-1050:

  • In a Web-based attack scenario, an attacker would have to host a Web site that contains a Web page that is used to exploit this vulnerability. An attacker would have no way to force users to visit a malicious Web site. Instead, an attacker would have to persuade them to visit the Web site, typically by getting them to click a link that takes them to the attacker's site.

  • An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain the same privileges as the user. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer privileges on the system would be at less risk than users who operate with administrative privileges.

  • By default, Outlook Express 6, Outlook 2002, and Outlook 2003 open HTML e-mail messages in the Restricted sites zone. Additionally, Outlook 98 and Outlook 2000 open HTML e-mail messages in the Restricted sites zone if the Outlook E-mail Security Update has been installed. Outlook Express 5.5 Service Pack 2 opens HTML e-mail in the Restricted sites zone if Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-018 has been installed. The Restricted sites zone helps reduce attacks that could attempt to exploit this vulnerability.

    The risk of attack from the HTML e-mail vector can be significantly reduced if you meet all the following conditions:

    • Install the update that is included with Microsoft Security Bulletin MS03-040 or a later Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer.
    • Use Microsoft Outlook 98 and Outlook 2000 with the Microsoft Outlook E-mail Security Update installed
    • Use Microsoft Outlook Express 6 or later or Microsoft Outlook 2000 Service Pack 2 or later in their default configuration.
  • The following software is not affected by this vulnerability.

    • Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack 3
    • Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack 4
    • Internet Explorer 5.5 Service Pack 2 on Windows Millennium Edition (Me)
    • Internet Explorer 6 on Windows Server 2003
    • Internet Explorer 6 on Windows XP Service Pack 2

Workarounds for HTML Elements Vulnerability - CAN-2004-1050:

Microsoft has tested the following workarounds. While these workarounds will not correct the underlying vulnerability, they help block known attack vectors. When a workaround reduces functionality, it is identified below.

  • Install the Outlook E-mail Security Update if you are using Outlook 2000 SP1 or earlier.

    By default, Outlook Express 6, Outlook 2002, and Outlook 2003 open HTML e-mail messages in the Restricted sites zone. Additionally, Outlook 98 and Outlook 2000 open HTML e-mail messages in the Restricted sites zone if the Outlook E-mail Security Update has been applied.

    Customers who use any of these products could be at a reduced risk from an e-mail-borne attack that tries to exploit this vulnerability unless the user clicks a malicious link in the e-mail message.

FAQ for HTML Elements Vulnerability - CAN-2004-1050:

What is the scope of the vulnerability?
This is a remote code execution vulnerability. If a user is logged on with administrative privileges, an attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of an affected system, including installing programs; viewing, changing, or deleting data; or creating new accounts that have full privileges. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer privileges on the system would be at less risk than users who operate with administrative privileges.

What causes the vulnerability?
An unchecked buffer in Internet Explorer processing of certain HTML elements such as FRAME and IFRAME elements.

What are IFRAME elements?
Inline Floating Frames (IFRAME) is a technology that allows Web authors to have increased control of the design and interaction of their Web pages. For more information about IFRAME elements, visit this Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) Web site.

How could an attacker exploit the vulnerability?
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by creating a malicious Web page and persuading the user to visit the page. When the user has visited the page, the attacker could access information from other Web sites, access local files on the system, or cause malicious code to run as the locally logged on user.

What systems are primarily at risk from the vulnerability?
This vulnerability requires a user to view Web sites for malicious action to occur. Therefore, any systems where Internet Explorer is used frequently, such as users' workstations or terminal servers, are at the most risk from this vulnerability. Systems that are not typically used to visit Web sites, such as most server systems, are at a reduced risk.

It should be noted that FRAME and IFRAME elements are not rendered in the restricted zone, which is the zone where Outlook Express and Outlook by default open HTML email messages. Exploitation of this vulnerability through e-mail therefore requires user interaction in the form of a malicious link in the e-mail message. See the Workarounds Section in this bulletin for more information about this.

Are Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition or Windows Millennium Edition critically affected by this vulnerability?
Yes. Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition, and Windows Millennium Edition are critically affected by this vulnerability. A Critical security update for these platforms is available and is provided as part of this security bulletin and can be downloaded from the Windows Update Web site. For more information about severity ratings, visit this Microsoft Web site.

What does the update do?
The update removes the vulnerability by modifying the way that Internet Explorer validates the length of a message while processing HTML elements.

When this security bulletin was issued, had this vulnerability been publicly disclosed?
Yes. This vulnerability has been publicly disclosed. It has been assigned Common Vulnerability and Exposure number CAN-2004-1050.

When this security bulletin was issued, had Microsoft received any reports that this vulnerability was being exploited?
Yes. When the security bulletin was released, Microsoft had received information that this vulnerability was being exploited.

Security Update Information

Installation Platforms and Prerequisites:

For additional information about how to determine which version of Internet Explorer you are running, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 164539.

For information about the specific security update for your system, click the appropriate link:

Internet Explorer 6 SP1 for Windows XP Service Pack 1 and Windows 2000 (all versions)

Prerequisites To install the Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 (SP1) versions of this update, you must be running Internet Explorer 6 SP1 (version 6.00.2800.1106) on one of the following versions of Windows:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 3, Service Pack 4
  • Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1
  • Microsoft Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Service Pack 1

Installation Information

This security update supports the following setup switches:

/help Displays the command line options

Setup Modes

/quiet Quiet mode (no user interaction or display)

/passive Unattended mode (progress bar only)

/uninstall Uninstalls the package

Restart Options

/norestart Do not restart when installation is complete

/forcerestart Restart after installation

Special Options

/l Lists installed Windows hotfixes or update packages

/o  Overwrite OEM files without prompting

/n  Do not backup files needed for uninstall

/f Force other programs to close when the computer shuts down

/extract  Extracts files without starting setup

Note You can combine these switches into one command. For backward compatibility, the security update also supports the setup switches that the previous version of the setup utility uses. For more information about the supported installation switches, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article about the supported installation switches, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 262841.

Deployment Information

To install the security update without any user intervention, use the following command at a command prompt:

IE6.0sp1-KB889293-Windows-2000-XP-x86-enu /passive /quiet

To install the security update without forcing the system to restart, use the following command at a command prompt:

IE6.0sp1-KB889293-Windows-2000-XP-x86-enu /norestart

For information about how to deploy this security update with Software Update Services, visit the Software Update Services Web site.

For information about how to deploy this update with SMS, please see the following Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 889410.

Restart Requirement

You must restart your system after you install this security update. You do not have to use an administrator logon after the computer restarts for any version of this update.

Removal Information

To remove this update, use the Add or Remove Programs tool in Control Panel. The item that refers to this update will list it as a Windows update and not as an Internet Explorer update. This is a change from past Internet Explorer Cumulative Security Updates.

System administrators can also use the Spuninst.exe utility to remove this security update. The Spuninst.exe utility is located in the Windir%\$NTUninstallKB889293-ie6sp1-20041111.235619$\Spuninst folder. The Spuninst.exe utility supports the following setup switches:

/?: Show the list of installation switches.

/u: Use unattended mode.

/f: Force other programs to quit when the computer shuts down.

/z: Do not restart when the installation is complete.

/q: Use Quiet mode (no user interaction).

File Information

The English version of this update has the file attributes (or later) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in coordinated universal time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time tool in Control Panel.

Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 on Windows 2000 and Windows XP:

File Name Version Date Time Size
Browseui.dll 6.0.2800.1584 23-Aug-2004 02:34 1,025,536
Inseng.dll 6.0.2800.1469 26-Aug-2004 17:53 69,632
Mshtml.dll 6.0.2800.1479 25-Oct-2004 18:39 2,693,120
Shdocvw.dll 6.0.2800.1606 12-Nov-2004 07:20 1,332,224
Shlwapi.dll 6.0.2800.1584 20-Aug-2004 22:01 422,912
Urlmon.dll 6.0.2800.1479 25-Oct-2004 18:39 450,048
Wininet.dll 6.0.2800.1468 24-Aug-2004 03:32 589,312

Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 (64-Bit Edition) on Windows XP:

File Name Version Date Time Size CPU Folder
Browseui.dll 6.0.2800.1584 22-Aug-2004 23:49 2,855,936 IA-64 None
Inseng.dll 6.0.2800.1469 26-Aug-2004 17:53 230,912 IA-64 None
Mshtml.dll 6.0.2800.1479 25-Oct-2004 19:34 9,107,456 IA-64 None
Shdocvw.dll 6.0.2800.1606 12-Nov-2004 07:22 3,651,072 IA-64 None
Shlwapi.dll 6.0.2800.1584 20-Aug-2004 21:52 1,117,184 IA-64 None
Urlmon.dll 6.0.2800.1479 25-Oct-2004 19:33 1,425,408 IA-64 None
Wininet.dll 6.0.2800.1468 24-Aug-2004 01:56 1,798,656 IA-64 None
Wbrowseui.dll 6.0.2800.1584 23-Aug-2004 02:34 1,025,536 x86 WOW
Winseng.dll 6.0.2800.1469 26-Aug-2004 17:53 69,632 x86 WOW
Wmshtml.dll 6.0.2800.1479 25-Oct-2004 18:39 2,693,120 x86 WOW
Wshdocvw.dll 6.0.2800.1606 12-Nov-2004 07:20 1,332,224 x86 WOW
Wshlwapi.dll 6.0.2800.1584 20-Aug-2004 22:01 422,912 x86 WOW
Wurlmon.dll 6.0.2800.1479 25-Oct-2004 18:39 450,048 x86 WOW
Wwininet.dll 6.0.2800.1468 24-Aug-2004 03:32 589,312 x86 WOW

Verifying Update Installation

  • Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer

    To verify that a security update is installed on an affected system, you may be able to use the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) tool. This tool allows administrators to scan local and remote systems for missing security updates and for common security misconfigurations. For more information about MBSA, visit the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer Web site.

  • File Version Verification

    Note Because there are several versions of Microsoft Windows, the following steps may be different on your computer. If they are, see your product documentation to complete these steps.

    1. Click Start, and then click Search.

    2. In the Search Results pane, click All files and folders under Search Companion.

    3. In the All or part of the file name box, type a file name from the appropriate file information table, and then click Search.

    4. In the list of files, right-click a file name from the appropriate file information table, and then click Properties.

      Note Depending on the version of the operating system or programs installed, some of the files that are listed in the file information table may not be installed.

    5. On the Version tab, determine the version of the file that is installed on your computer by comparing it to the version that is documented in the appropriate file information table.

      Note Attributes other than file version may change during installation. Comparing other file attributes to the information in the file information table is not a supported method of verifying the update installation. Also, in certain cases, files may be renamed during installation. If the file or version information is not present, use one of the other available methods to verify update installation.

  • Registry Key Verification

    You may also be able to verify the files that this security update has installed by confirming that an Installed DWORD value with a data value of 1 exists in the following registry key:

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Hotfix\KB889293-ie6sp1-20041111.235619

    Alternatively, you may be able to verify the files that this security update has installed by confirming that an isInstalled DWORD value with a data value of 1 exists in the following registry key:

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Active Setup\Installed Components\{839117ee-2132-4bae-a56a-42b50204c9b9}

Internet Explorer 6 SP1 for Windows NT Server 4.0 Service Pack 6a (all versions), Windows Millennium Edition (Me), and Windows 98 (all versions)

Prerequisites To install the Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 (SP1) versions of this update, you must be running Internet Explorer 6 SP1 (version 6.00.2800.1106) on one of the following versions of Windows:

  • Microsoft Windows 98
  • Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE)
  • Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Me)
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Service Pack 6a
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Terminal Server Edition, Service Pack 6

Note Versions of Windows and versions of Internet Explorer that are not listed in this article are no longer supported or not affected. Microsoft recommends that you upgrade to a supported version of Windows and of Internet Explorer, and then install the appropriate update.

For more information about support lifecycles for Windows components, see the following Microsoft Support Lifecycle Web site.

For more information about how to obtain the latest service pack for Internet Explorer 6, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 328548.

Installation Information

This security update supports the following setup switches:

/Q Specifies quiet mode, or suppresses prompts, when files are being extracted.

/Q:U Specifies user-quiet mode, which presents some dialog boxes to the user.

/Q:A Specifies administrator-quiet mode, which does not present any dialog boxes to the user.

/T: <full path> Specifies the target folder for extracting files.

/C Extracts the files without installing them. If /T: path is not specified, you are prompted for a target folder.

/C: <Cmd> Override Install Command defined by author. Specifies the path and name of the Setup .inf or .exe file.

/R:N Never restarts the computer after installation.

/R:I Prompts the user to restart the computer if a restart is required, except when used with /Q:A.

/R:A Always restarts the computer after installation.

/R:S Restarts the computer after installation without prompting the user.

Note These switches do not necessarily work with all updates. If a switch is not available, then that functionality is necessary for the correct installation of the update. Also, the use of the /N:V switch is unsupported and may result in an unbootable system. If the installation is unsuccessful, you should consult your support professional to understand why it failed to install.

For additional information about the supported setup switches, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 197147.

Deployment Information

For example, to install the update without any user intervention and not force the system to restart, use the following command at a command prompt:

IE6.0sp1-KB889293-Windows NT4sp6a-98-ME-x86-ENU.exe /q:a /r:n

For information about how to deploy this security update with Software Update Services, visit the Software Update Services Web site.

For information about how to deploy this update with SMS, please see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 889410.

Restart Requirement

You must restart your system after you install this security update.

To remove this update, use the Add or Remove Programs tool in Control Panel. Click Internet Explorer 889293, and then click Change/Remove (or click Add/Remove).

System administrators can use the Ieuninst.exe utility to remove this update. This security update installs the Ieuninst.exe utility in the %Windir% folder. This utility supports the following setup switches:

/?: Show the list of supported switches

/z: Do not restart when the installation is complete

/q: Use Quiet mode (no user interaction)

For example, to remove this update quietly, use the following command:

c:\windows\ieuninst /q c:\windows\inf\q889293.inf

Note This command assumes that Windows is installed in the C:\Windows folder.

File Information

The English version of this update has the file attributes (or later) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in coordinated universal time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time tool in Control Panel.

Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 on Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, and Windows NT:

File Name Version Date Time Size
Browseui.dll 6.0.2800.1584 23-Aug-2004 02:34 1,025,536
Inseng.dll 6.0.2800.1469 26-Aug-2004 17:53 69,632
Mshtml.dll 6.0.2800.1479 25-Oct-2004 18:39 2,693,120
Shdocvw.dll 6.0.2800.1606 12-Nov-2004 07:20 1,332,224
Shlwapi.dll 6.0.2800.1584 20-Aug-2004 22:01 422,912
Urlmon.dll 6.0.2800.1479 25-Oct-2004 18:39 450,048
Wininet.dll 6.0.2800.1468 24-Aug-2004 03:32 589,312

Verifying Update Installation

  • Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer

    To verify that a security update is installed on an affected system, you may be able to use the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) tool. This tool allows administrators to scan local and remote systems for missing security updates and for common security misconfigurations. For more information about MBSA, visit the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer Web site.

  • File Version Verification

    Note Because there are several versions of Microsoft Windows, the following steps may be different on your computer. If they are, see your product documentation to complete these steps.

    1. Click Start, and then click Search.

    2. In the Search Results pane, click All files and folders under Search Companion.

    3. In the All or part of the file name box, type a file name from the appropriate file information table, and then click Search.

    4. In the list of files, right-click a file name from the appropriate file information table, and then click Properties.

      Note Depending on the version of the operating system or programs installed, some of the files that are listed in the file information table may not be installed.

    5. On the Version tab, determine the version of the file that is installed on your computer by comparing it to the version that is documented in the appropriate file information table.

      Note Attributes other than file version may change during installation. Comparing other file attributes to the information in the file information table is not a supported method of verifying the update installation. Also, in certain cases, files may be renamed during installation. If the file or version information is not present, use one of the other available methods to verify update installation.

  • Registry Key Verification

    You may also be able to verify the files that this security update has installed by confirming that an isInstalled DWORD value with a data value of 1 exists in the following registry key:

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Active Setup\Installed Components\{839117ee-2132-4bae-a56a-42b50204c9b9}

  • Program Version Verification

    Confirm that Q889293 is listed in the Update Versions field in the About Internet Explorer dialog box

Other Information

Obtaining Other Security Updates:

Updates for other security issues are available from the following locations:

Support:

  • Customers in the U.S. and Canada can receive technical support from Microsoft Product Support Services at 1-866-PCSAFETY. There is no charge for support calls that are associated with security updates.
  • International customers can receive support from their local Microsoft subsidiaries. There is no charge for support that is associated with security updates. For more information about how to contact Microsoft for support issues, visit the International Support Web site.

Security Resources:

Software Update Services:

By using Microsoft Software Update Services (SUS), administrators can quickly and reliably deploy the latest critical updates and security updates to Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003-based servers, and to desktop systems that are running Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP Professional.

For more information about how to deploy this security update with Software Update Services, visit the Software Update Services Web site.

Systems Management Server:

Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) delivers a highly-configurable enterprise solution for managing updates. By using SMS, administrators can identify Windows-based systems that require security updates and to perform controlled deployment of these updates throughout the enterprise with minimal disruption to end users. For more information about how administrators can use SMS 2003 to deploy security updates, see the SMS 2003 Security Patch Management Web site. SMS 2.0 users can also use Software Updates Service Feature Pack to help deploy security updates. For information about SMS, visit the SMS Web site.

Note SMS uses the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer and the Microsoft Office Detection Tool to provide broad support for security bulletin update detection and deployment. Some software updates may not be detected by these tools. Administrators can use the inventory capabilities of the SMS in these cases to target updates to specific systems. For more information about this procedure, see the following Web site. Some security updates require administrative rights following a restart of the system. Administrators can use the Elevated Rights Deployment Tool (available in the SMS 2003 Administration Feature Pack and in the SMS 2.0 Administration Feature Pack) to install these updates.

Disclaimer:

The information provided in the Microsoft Knowledge Base is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. Microsoft disclaims all warranties, either express or implied, including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall Microsoft Corporation or its suppliers be liable for any damages whatsoever including direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, loss of business profits or special damages, even if Microsoft Corporation or its suppliers have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages so the foregoing limitation may not apply.

Revisions:

  • V1.0 (December 1, 2004): Bulletin published

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