TITLE: Microsoft Windows XP Fix for Unchecked Buffer in Universal Plug and 
Play

VERSION: 1.00 Rev. A
DESCRIPTION:
This fixes a Windows XP issue where an unchecked buffer in the Universal Plug 
and Play service can cause the computer to become vulnerable to malicious 
attack.  

For further information, refer to Microsoft Knowledge Base article Q315000. 

 

PURPOSE: Routine
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP23763
SUPERSEDES: None
EFFECTIVE DATE: February 6, 2004
CATEGORY: Operating System - Enhancements and QFEs
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Desktops

HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
Compaq Evo D300 Small Form Factor: All Models
Compaq Evo D300v Microtower: All Models
Compaq Evo D310 Desktop: All Models
Compaq Evo D310 Microtower: All Models
Compaq Evo D310 Slim Tower: All Models
Compaq Evo D320 Desktop: All Models
Compaq Evo D500 Convertible Minitower: All Models
Compaq Evo D500 Desktop: All Models
Compaq Evo D500 Small Form Factor: All Models
Compaq Evo D510 Convertible Minitower: All Models
Compaq Evo D510 e-pc: All Models
Compaq Evo D510 Small Form Factor: All Models
Compaq Evo D510 USDT: All Models
Compaq Evo Workstation w6000: All Models
Compaq Evo Workstation w8000: All Models
HP Compaq d330 microtower: All Models
HP Compaq d330 slim tower: All Models
HP Compaq d530 convertible minitower: All Models
HP Compaq d530 small form factor: All Models
HP Compaq d530 ultra-slim desktop: All Models
HP d325 microtower: All Models

SOFTWARE PRODUCT(S):
None

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional

LANGUAGE(S): 
Global

ENHANCEMENTS: 
N/A

PREREQUISITES: 
N/A

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: 
HOW TO USE:
 
  1. Download the SoftPaq .EXE file to a directory on your hard drive.
  2. Execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions.
Copyright (c) 2004 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.