Microsoft File Access URL Patch (for Windows 98)

fixes a vulnerability that could enable a malicious Web site operator or the malicious sender of an e-mail message to exploit a buffer overrun on a user’s Windows machine.

Operating system

Windows 98/Me

File size

169 KB

License

Freeware

Last updated

Jan 25, 2025

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Overview

What is Microsoft File Access URL Patch (for Windows 98)?

fixes a vulnerability that could enable a malicious Web site operator or the malicious sender of an e-mail message to exploit a buffer overrun on a user’s Windows machine.

In depth

A closer look at Microsoft File Access URL Patch (for Windows 98)

The vulnerability involves a buffer overrun in the Windows networking software that supports access to local and remote files. If this software is provided with a very long Universal Naming Convention (UNC) string, the UNC string will overrun the buffer provided. If the UNC string is random, it may cause the machine to crash. If the UNC string is specially formed, it can cause the machine to execute arbitrary code that could disclose, modify, or destroy data on the machine.

Verdict

Should you download Microsoft File Access URL Patch (for Windows 98)?

Microsoft File Access URL Patch (for Windows 98) runs on Windows 98/Me and is available under the Freeware license — the installer is 169 KB. We’ve catalogued it under Browsers.

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