Security Update for DirectX 9.0 (KB839643)
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A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to cause DirectX, or applications using DirectX, to become unresponsive. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.


Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-016
Vulnerability in DirectPlay Could Allow Denial of Service (839643)

Issued: June 8, 2004
Version: 1.0

Summary
Who should read this document: Customers who use Microsoft® Windows®

Impact of Vulnerability: Denial of Service

Maximum Severity Rating: Moderate

Recommendation: Customers should consider applying the security update.

Security Update Replacement: None

Caveats: None

Tested Software and Security Update Download Locations:

Affected Software:

• Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 3, Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 – Download the update

• Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 – Download the update

• Microsoft Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Service Pack 1 – Download the update

• Microsoft Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Version 2003 – Download the update

• Microsoft Windows Server™ 2003 – Download the update

• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 64-Bit Edition – Download the update

• Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), and Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Me) – Review the FAQ section of this bulletin for details about these operating systems.


Non-Affected Software:

• Microsoft Windows NT® Workstation 4.0 Service Pack 6a

• Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Service Pack 6a

• Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Terminal Server Edition Service Pack 6


Tested Microsoft Windows Components:

Affected Components:

• Microsoft DirectX® 7.0a, 7.1, 8.1, 8.1a, 8.1b, 8.2, 9.0, 9.0a, 9.0b on Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows Millennium Edition - Review the FAQ section of this bulletin for details about these operating systems.

• Microsoft DirectX 8.0, 8.0a, when installed on Windows 2000 – Download the update

• Microsoft DirectX 8.1, 8.1a, 8.1b when installed on Windows 2000 – Download the update

• Microsoft DirectX 8.2 when installed on Windows 2000, or Windows XP – Download the update

• Microsoft DirectX 9.0, 9.0a, 9.0b when installed on Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003 – Download the update

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS04-016.mspx

Jeannie

Thanks

Requires a restart.

I must have been getting it,as LadyJeweler was posting it...

...I was not prompted for a restart of my PC.

Guess it wouldn't hurt to do so anyway,huh?


edit > *Listed as a "Security Update"

It is not listed as a critical update.

It is in the Critical updates. I installed it about an hour ago. No reboot needed.

Shelly

Got it. It didn't ask for a restart for me.

Terry

Thank you Jeannie!
No restart for me either.

Thank you
No restart , XPhome nor XPpro !

Jane

Listed as Critical and had to restart.

Doesn't affect my ME

Dell GX620 Intel P4 XP Pro 1gb Mem Firefox 3


"People are more violently opposed to fur than leather because it's safer to harass rich women than motorcycle gangs." - Dave Barry

no m.e effect......

priscilla


i-MAC newbie out of training

Not listed as critical for W98SE...gamers might want it.

DavyWavy -

Thanks!
No restart on 3 machines (2 XP Pro and 1 XP Home).

thx i got it its working so far.

RFID
Fight Cancer PC911

Have a spyware free day!

No restart on Win2000 pro

Bill K.

Thank you, ladyjeweler.

~Justin