SYMPTOMS
There is a potential security vulnerability in the
HyperTerminal program that is included with Windows 98, Windows 98 Second
Edition, and Windows Millennium Edition (Me). A buffer-overflow vulnerability
in this program could potentially allow arbitrary code to be run on a user's
computer.
For additional information about this vulnerability, see
the following Microsoft Web site:
For a list of frequently asked questions about this
vulnerability, see the following Microsoft Web site:
RESOLUTION
A
supported fix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to
correct the problem that is described in this article. Apply it only to
computers that are experiencing this specific problem.
To resolve this
problem immediately, download the fix by clicking the download link later in
this article or contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the fix.
For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services phone numbers and
information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
NOTE: In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for
support calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines
that a specific update will resolve your problem. The usual support costs will
apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the
specific update in question.
The following files are available for
download from the Microsoft Download Center:
Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition
Windows Me
Release Date:
May-24-2001
For additional information about how to download
Microsoft Support files, click the following article number to view the article
in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
119591 How to Obtain Microsoft Support Files from Online Services
Microsoft scanned this file for viruses. Microsoft used the most
current virus-detection software that was available on the date that the file
was posted. The file is stored on security-enhanced servers that help to
prevent any unauthorized changes to the file.
The English version of this fix should have the
following file attributes or later:
Date Time Version Size File name Operating system
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04/10/01 10:07am 5.0.0.0 20,524 Hypertrm.exe Windows 98,
Windows 98
Second Edition
04/10/01 10:07am 5.0.0.0 426,031 Hypertrm.dll Windows 98,
Windows 98
Second Edition
04/09/01 11:32am 5.0.1636.1 36,910 Hticons.dll Windows 98,
Windows 98
Second Edition
04/10/01 10:07am 5.0.0.0 20,524 Hypertrm.exe Windows Me
04/10/01 10:07am 5.0.0.0 426,031 Hypertrm.dll Windows Me
04/09/01 11:32am 5.0.1636.1 36,910 Hticons.dll Windows Me
