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Buffer Overrun in MDAC Function Could Allow Code Execution

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On January 13, 2004, 4:04 PM

This security update applies to MDAC version 2.5 2.6 2.7 and 2.8, go to [URL=http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS04-003.asp]this Microsoft website[/URL] to determine if this update is applicable to you.

This update is rated "important" and should be installed at their earliest opportunity. If you do not install it your system is vulnerable to Remote code execution.

A workaround for this vulnerability is to Block UDP port 1434 from accepting inbound traffic.

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  1. January 13, 2004 5:31 PM
    Masque said:
    Here we go again! :blackeye:
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