Applies to:
Windows XP with Service Pack 2

Requirements
Windows XP with Service Pack 2

Author/Supplier
Microsoft



File Name
Various

File Size
20MB

KB921503

KB938829

KB938127

KB936782

KB937143


Description
The August 2007 patches for Windows XP are listed below. They fix many security holes in Windows XP - including problems listed as critical.

Important note: In August 2007, Microsoft released a complicated update involving the Microsoft XML Core Services files. The correct patch to apply depends upon: the version of the XML Core Services installed (there are four different releases) and the version of Windows and/or Microsoft Office installed on your computer. All up, there are over 30 possible combinations and around 20 different patches for this single problem. Consequently, we have linked to the Microsoft support document that gives further details, rather than supplying download links for the ridiculous number of patches involved. Click on the last item in this list to be taken to the relevant Microsoft support page (it opens in a new Window). According to Microsoft, the XML security issue is critical. In addition, the other three patches should be applied as they are listed as Critical.
KB921503 - Vulnerability in OLE Automation could allow remote code execution
KB938829 - Vulnerability in GDI could allow remote code execution
KB937143 - Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP
KB938127 - Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP
KB936782 - Vulnerability in Windows Media Player 11 could allow remote code execution
Microsoft XML Core Services support document at Microsoft with patch instructions
Note: The patches above are only for the Windows XP operating system and XP components listed above. Optional updates and critical releases for Office or other Microsoft products are not included.

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