This update eliminates a vulnerability in Compaq Presario computers that shipped with Windows 98, Windows 98 SE or Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me), with the Compaq Service Connection, the Compaq Knowledge Center, or the eService Configuration Utility installed, and is discussed in Compaq Security Advisory SRT0716. Download now to prevent a malicious Web site operator from taking unauthorized action on your computer, including creating or modifying files on your computer.

The vulnerability allows a Web site operator to use his or her Web site to take malicious action on a visiting user's computer. For example, a Web page can create or modify files on the visiting user’s computer.

For more information about this update, read Compaq Security Advisory SRT0716.