Security Update, February 13, 2002 (MSXML 2.6)

Security Update, February 13, 2002 (MSXML 2.6)

This update resolves the "XMLHTTP Control Can Allow Access to Local Files" security vulnerability in Microsoft XML (MSXML) 2.6 and Windows XP, and is discussed in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS02-008. Download now to prevent a malicious user from reading the files on your computer when you visit a specially malformed Web site.

Note You can have multiple versions of MSXML installed concurrently on your computer. MSXML 2.6 is pre-installed on Windows XP, and this update fixes both versions.

For more information about this update, read Microsoft Security Bulletin MS02-008. (This site is in English.)

System Requirements

This update applies to Windows XP computers that are running MSXML version 2.6 installed.

Note To determine your version of MSXML, read the Technical Details section of Microsoft Security Bulletin MS02-008. (This site is in English.)

How to use

Restart your computer to complete the installation.

How to uninstall

Uninstall is not available.

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