Description: A security issue has been identified in ALPC that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. This important security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in the Windows kernel. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of an affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full administrative rights.

Update type: Important

Release date: December 11, 2007

Applies to: All versions

Knowledge base: support.microsoft.com/kb/943078

Download link: 32-bit | 64-bit

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