Summary
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Windows Domain Name System (DNS) DNSAPI.dll when it fails to properly handle DNS responses.
To learn more about the vulnerability, go to CVE-2018-8225. For more information, see the Security Update Guide.
How to obtain and install the update
Method 1: Windows Update
This update is available through Windows Update. When you turn on automatic updating, this update will be downloaded and installed automatically. For more information about how to turn on automatic updating, see Windows Update: FAQ.
Method 2: Microsoft Update Catalog
To get the stand-alone package for this update, go to the Microsoft Update Catalog website.
More Information
File information
The English (United States) version of this software update installs files that have the attributes that are listed in the following tables. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The dates and times for these files on your local computer are displayed in your local time together with your current daylight saving time (DST) bias. Additionally, the dates and times may change when you perform certain operations on the files.
How to obtain help and support for this security update
Help for installing updates: Windows Update: FAQ
Security solutions for IT professionals: TechNet Security Support and Troubleshooting
Help for protecting your Windows-based computer from viruses and malware: Microsoft Secure
Local support according to your country: International Support
Windows Embedded POSReady 2009 and Windows Embedded Standard 2009 file information
File hash information
|
File name |
SHA1 hash |
SHA256 hash |
|---|---|---|
|
WindowsXP-KB4293928-x86-Embedded-ENU.exe |
A7875C9E80327CAEF6FB5DC416DAAE2AF3F98252 |
1A7046A6278B84386824476B49A2D54416941C3077341207A10789303EB8AD2D |
Windows XP file information
For all supported x86-based versions
|
File name |
File version |
File size |
Date |
Time |
Platform |
SP requirement |
Service branch |
|
Rpcrt4.dll |
5.1.2600.7493 |
591,360 |
15-May-2018 |
17:27 |
x86 |
SP3 |
SP3QFE |
|
Xpsp4res.dll |
5.1.2600.7492 |
7,168 |
08-May-2018 |
23:52 |
x86 |
SP3 |
SP3QFE |
|
Updspapi.dll |
6.3.13.0 |
382,840 |
01-Feb-2018 |
21:28 |
x86 |
None |
Not applicable |
