MS02-053: Request to SmartHTML Interpreter may monopolize Web server CPU resources (324096)

RESOLUTION

FrontPage 2002 Server Extensions from Microsoft

For additional information about the security update, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: The English-language version of this fix has the file attributes (or later) that are listed in the following table:

   Version      File name     
   ------------------------
   10.0.4219.0  Fp5awel.dll
				

Microsoft also recommends that you install the FrontPage 2002 Server Extensions Update that was released in January, 2002. For additional information about the update, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

FrontPage 2000 Server Extensions from Microsoft

For additional information about the security update, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: The English-language version of this fix has the file attributes (or later) that are listed in the following table:

   Version      File name     
   ------------------------
   4.0.2.6426   Fp4awel.dll
				

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Windows XP

Service pack information

To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Microsoft Windows XP. For additional information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

Hotfix information

A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that this article describes. Apply it only to systems that you determine are at risk of attack. Evaluate the computer's physical accessibility, network and Internet connectivity, and other factors to determine the degree of risk to the computer. See the associated Microsoft Security Bulletin to help determine the degree of risk. This hotfix may receive additional testing. If the computer is sufficiently at risk, we recommend that you apply this hotfix now.

To resolve this problem immediately, download the hotfix by following the instructions later in this article or contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services telephone 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. Download InformationThe following files are available for download from the Microsoft Download Center:
Release Date: September 25, 2002

For additional information about how to download Microsoft Support files, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: 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. Installation options You must restart your computer after you apply this update. This update supports the following Setup switches:

• -?: Display the list of installation switches.
• -u: Unattended mode.
• -f: Force other programs to quit when the computer shuts down.
• -n: Do not back up files for removal.
• -o: Overwrite OEM files without prompting.
• -z: Do not restart when installation is complete.
• -q: Quiet mode (no user interaction).
• -l: List installed hotfixes.
• -x Extracts the files without running Setup.

For example, the following command line installs the update without any user intervention and then does not force the computer to restart: WARNING: Your computer is vulnerable until you restart it. File Information The English version of this fix has the file attributes (or later) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in coordinated universal time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time tool in Control Panel.

   Date        Time     Version      Size     File name
   ------------------------------------------------------
   22-Jun-2002 10:37PM  10.0.4219.0  1382984  Fp5awel.dll
				

NOTE: Because of file dependencies, this update may contain additional files.

Windows 2000

Service pack information

The Windows 2000 version of this security patch is included in Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 (SP4) for systems that are running FrontPage 2000 Server Extensions. If you use any other version of FrontPage Server Extensions, you must install the patch for MS02-053 separately. To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Microsoft Windows 2000. For additional information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

Hotfix information

A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that this article describes. Apply it only to systems that you determine are at risk of attack. Evaluate your computer's physical accessibility, network and Internet connectivity, and other factors to determine the degree of risk to your computer. See the associated Microsoft Security Bulletin to help determine the degree of risk. This hotfix may receive additional testing. If your computer is sufficiently at risk, we recommend that you apply this hotfix now.

To resolve this problem immediately, download the hotfix by following the instructions later in this article or contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the hotfix. 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. Download informationThe following file is available for download from the Microsoft Download Center:
Release Date: September 25, 2002

For additional information about how to download Microsoft Support files, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: 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. Installation options You must restart your computer after you apply this update. This update supports the following Setup switches:

• -?: Display the list of installation switches.
• -u: Unattended mode.
• -f: Force other programs to quit when the computer shuts down.
• -n: Do not back up files for removal.
• -o: Overwrite OEM files without prompting.
• -z: Do not restart when installation is complete.
• -q: Quiet mode (no user interaction).
• -l: List installed hotfixes.
• -x Extracts the files without running Setup.

For example, the following command line installs the update without any user intervention and then does not force the computer to restart: WARNING: Your computer is vulnerable until you restart it. File information The English version of this fix has the file attributes (or later) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in coordinated universal time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time tool in Control Panel.
NOTE: Because of file dependencies, this update may contain additional files. This update requires Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 (SP2) or Service Pack 1 (SP1).