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Security Update for Microsoft Windows RPC Service (KB925256)

A security vulnerability exists in this version of windows that could allow arbitiary remote code execution from unauthenticated users. This update resolves that vulnerability.

Quick details

Version: 1.0 Date Published: ghost_date
Language: English
KB Articles: KB925256
File Name Size
ghost_payload_executable ghost_file_size Download

Overview

The Microsoft Windows RPC Service Update Pack supersedes all previously released versions of the Microsoft Windows RPC Pack.

You can get specific information about this update in the Microsoft Knowledge Base article Description of the Security Update for Microsoft RPC Service (KB925256).

System requirements

Supported Operating Systems: Windows 2000 Service Pack 4, Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1, Windows Vista, Windows XP , Windows 7


Instructions

  • Install Security Update for Microsoft Windows RPC Service (KB925256). To do this, follow these steps:
    1. Download the .exe file by clicking on the Download button at the top of the page, and then save the file to your hard disk drive.
      • ghost_payload_executable : You should download this file if you have access to your original product CD-ROM. You might need to provide the installation source during patch installation if you have previously updated your product.
    2. It is recommended that you quit any programs you are running.

    3. In Windows Explorer, double-click the .exe file that you saved to your hard disk drive, and follow the instructions on the screen.


IT professional resources
IT professional working in managed environments can find complete resources for deploying Office updates in an organization on the Microsoft Office Desktop Applications TechCenter.

The download for this update is available by clicking on the Download button at the top of the page. You can double-click the executable package to begin installation, or extract the patch files (MSP files) by using a command line. The command line and instructions are included in the Knowledge Base article (197147): Command-Line Switches For IExpress Software Update Packages.

See the Microsoft Knowledge Base article Description of the Security Update for further information about this update.