XP UPDATES - Security Bulletin MS03-011

[whoclm]

At the Windows Update site I am advised that I need to update for MS03-011
"Flaw in Microsoft VM"

Within the FAQ's I am advised that the update is needed if the version
number is 3809 or less. When I check my version (via cmd and JVIEW) I see
the version is 3810, so apparently I don't need to update.

So, why does the update site advise that I need the update. That is my basic
question. Additionally, could the version number shown via cmd JVIEW be
incorrect.

Thanks

 

[Shain Wray [MSFT]]

Hello,

Their is more than one item that is checked. If Windows Update is showing
you need to apply it, then I would recommend it. The liklihood is that you
have files on your system that are not updated.

If Jview.exe is version 3810 but one of the other files listed below is
not, then you need the update -

17-Mar-2003 19:05 5.0.3810.0 404,752 Javart.dll
13-Mar-2003 18:33 5.0.3810.0 172,304 Jview.exe
17-Mar-2003 19:05 5.0.3810.0 946,960 Msjava.dll

The detection actually keys on Msjava.dll, so this is likely an older
version on your system.

Best regards,
--
Shain Wray
Microsoft PSS Security Team

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Please reply to the newsgroup so that others may benefit. Thanks!

 

[whoclm]

Shain, Thanks for the heads-up. I considered your advice and applied the
update from MS03-011.

A follow up question: why in the Microsoft FAQ concerning the MS03-011
Bulletin was the 3810 version of JView
mentioned as the key to determining one's need to download the fix. Based on
that, I believed from the getgo that I was safe.

I am glad I followed up, and thanks again for the help

 

[Shain Wray [MSFT]]

Hello,

It is possible your situation is somewhat unique, however, I will do some
testing to determine how you could have build 3810 for jview and yet still
be prompted to update with MS03-011. After I have tested, I will see if we
can update the bulletin if needed.

Best regards,
--
Shain Wray
Microsoft PSS Security Team

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Please reply to the newsgroup so that others may benefit. Thanks!
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[Shain Wray [MSFT]]

Hello,

I have done testing and it looks like we may need to change the bulletin.
I will update you further when I have more information.

Best regards,
--
Shain Wray
Microsoft PSS Security Team

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From: (e-mail address removed) (Shain Wray [MSFT])
Organization: Microsoft
Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2003 22:18:14 GMT
Subject: Re: XP UPDATES - Security Bulletin MS03-011

 

[Guest]

-----Original Message-----
Hello,

I have done testing and it looks like we may need to change the bulletin.
I will update you further when I have more information.

Best regards,
--
Shain Wray
Microsoft PSS Security Team

This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties and confers no rights.
Please reply to the newsgroup so that others may benefit. Thanks!
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From: (e-mail address removed) (Shain Wray [MSFT])
Organization: Microsoft
Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2003 22:18:14 GMT
Subject: Re: XP UPDATES - Security Bulletin MS03-011

Hello,

It is possible your situation is somewhat unique, however, I will do some
testing to determine how you could have build 3810 for jview and yet still
be prompted to update with MS03-011. After I have

tested, I will see if
we

can update the bulletin if needed.

Best regards,
--
Shain Wray
Microsoft PSS Security Team

This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties and confers no rights.
Please reply to the newsgroup so that others may benefit. Thanks!
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