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MS08-002: Vulnerability in LSASS could allow local elevation of privilege

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INTRODUCTION

Microsoft has released security bulletin MS08-002. The security bulletin contains all the relevant information about the security update. This information includes file manifest information and deployment options. To view the complete security bulletin, visit one of the following Microsoft Web sites:

Home users:
http://www.microsoft.com/protect/computer/updates/bulletins/200801.mspx (http://www.microsoft.com/protect/computer/updates/bulletins/200801.mspx)
Skip the details
Download the updates for your home computer or laptop from the Microsoft Update Web site now:
http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/ (http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/)
IT professionals:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms08-002.mspx (http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms08-002.mspx)

How to get help and support for this security update
For home users, no-charge support is available by calling 1-866-PCSAFETY in the United States and in Canada or by contacting your local Microsoft subsidiary. For more information about how to contact your local Microsoft subsidiary for security update support issues, visit the following Microsoft International Support Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/common/international.aspx (http://support.microsoft.com/common/international.aspx)

For enterprise customers, support for security updates is available through your usual support contacts.