Microsoft has released a patch that eliminates a security vulnerability in Microsoft(r) Windows 2000. The vulnerability could allow a malicious user to cause a Denial of Service on a Windows 2000 computer.

Frequently asked questions regarding this vulnerability and the patch can be found at
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/fq00-066.asp

Affected Software Versions
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- Microsoft Windows 2000 All Versions

Note: Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 is not affected by this vulnerability.

Patch Availability
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Microsoft Windows 2000:
- http://www.microsoft.com/Downloads/Release.asp?ReleaseID=24229

- This patch will also be included in the next Service Pack for Windows 2000 -- it can be applied to a computer with or without Service Pack 1.