TITLE: Microsoft Fix for Vulnerabilities in Windows XP SP2 Kernel (Q890859)

VERSION: Q890859 Rev. A
DESCRIPTION:
This package provides a link to a Microsoft fix for vulnerabilities in the 
Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2) kernel that could allow an 
attacker to remotely compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over 
it.

For more information about this fix, refer to Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 
890859, ''MS05-018, Vulnerabilities in Windows Kernal Could Allow Elevation of 
Privlege and Denial of Service.''
PURPOSE: Critical
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP30462
SUPERSEDES: None
EFFECTIVE DATE: May 30, 2005
CATEGORY: Operating System - Enhancements and QFEs
SSM SUPPORTED: No

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Workstations

PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP xw4300 Workstation: All Models
HP Workstation xw9300: All Models
HP Workstation xw4200: All Models
HP Workstation xw6200: All Models
HP Workstation xw8200: All Models

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Windows XP Professional

LANGUAGE(S): 
Global

ENHANCEMENTS: 
N/A

PREREQUISITES: 
N/A

HOW TO USE: 
1. Click the link and read the information from Microsoft about the patch 
(fix).

2. Complete one of the following actions to apply the fix to your workstation:
(a) Update your workstation using the Microsoft Windows Update utility, or 
(b) Download the patch from the Microsoft ftp site and follow the installation 
instructions provided by Microsoft.



Copyright (c) 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.