Microsoft warns consumers using Windows XP Service Pack 1 and Windows 2000 SP4 that the two Operating Systems are vulnarable to denial-of-service (DoS) attacks.
Although the flaw cannot be exploited remotely by an anonymous user, the company said that the affected component is available remotely to users who could gain access through a guest account. The advisory added that users with SP2 are not at risk. [CIO Today]
If you are still using Windows XP with SP1, this should be the best time to stop delaying and install SP2 immediately.
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