Symptoms
This update resolves an application compatibility issue that exists in the version of the AFD.SYS file that was released together with security update 953230 (security bulletin MS08-037) and security update 956803 (security bulletin MS08-066). This compatibility issue exists with certain Checkpoint Software Technologies products. The issue was introduced after the release of security bulletin MS08-037.
Install update 958752 if you are running the following software products.
| Product Name | Versions Affected |
|---|---|
| Zone Alarm Internet Security Suite | 6.5.645.000 – 7.0.482.000 |
| Zone Alarm Pro | 6.5.645.000 – 7.0.482.000 |
| Zone Alarm Anti Virus | 6.5.645.000 – 7.0.482.000 |
| Zone Alarm Anti-Spyware | 6.5.645.000 – 7.0.482.000 |
| Zone Alarm Basic Firewall | 6.5.645.000 – 7.0.482.000 |
| EndPoint Security | 6.5.645.000 – 7.0.865.000 [Excluding 7.0.843.0007 and 7.0.866.000] |
Windows Update may not install security updates 953230 and 956803 on your computer until you have installed update 958752. After you install update 958752, you can install security updates 953230 and 956803 without experiencing a compatibility issue.
Resolution
Update Information
The following files are available for download from the Microsoft Download Center:
Release Date: November 25, 2008
For more information about how to download Microsoft support files, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
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Microsoft scanned this file for viruses. Microsoft used the most current virus-detection software that was available on the date that the file was posted. The file is stored on security-enhanced servers that help prevent any unauthorized changes to the file.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for installing this update.
Restart requirement
You do not have to restart the computer after you apply this update.
Hotfix replacement information
This update does not replace a previously released update.
Registry information
To use one of the updates in this package, you do not have to make any changes to the registry.
File information
The English version of this update package uses a Microsoft Windows Installer package to install the update package. The dates and the times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) in the following table. When you view the file information, the date is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time item in Control Panel.
For all supported editions of Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4
| File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afd.sys | 5.0.2195.7204 | 119,152 | 16-Oct-2008 | 07:08 | x86 |
| Updspapi.dll | 6.2.29.0 | 371,424 | 13-Oct-2005 | 03:29 | x86 |
Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 file information notes
- The files that apply to a specific milestone (RTM, SPn) and service branch (QFE, GDR) are noted in the “SP requirement” and "Service branch” columns.
- GDR service branches contain only those fixes that are widely released to address widespread, critical issues. QFE service branches contain hotfixes in addition to widely released fixes.
- In addition to the files that are listed in these tables, this software update also installs an associated security catalog file (KBnumber.cat) that is signed with a Microsoft digital signature.
For all supported x86-based versions of Windows XP
| File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform | SP requirement | Service branch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afd.sys | 5.1.2600.3463 | 138,368 | 16-Oct-2008 | 14:35 | x86 | SP2 | SP2GDR |
| Afd.sys | 5.1.2600.3463 | 138,368 | 16-Oct-2008 | 14:48 | x86 | SP2 | SP2QFE |
| Afd.sys | 5.1.2600.5695 | 138,496 | 16-Oct-2008 | 14:43 | x86 | SP3 | SP3GDR |
| Afd.sys | 5.1.2600.5695 | 138,496 | 16-Oct-2008 | 15:07 | x86 | SP3 | SP3QFE |
| Updspapi.dll | 6.3.13.0 | 382,840 | 30-Nov-2007 | 11:18 | x86 | None | Not Applicable |
For all supported x86-based versions of Windows Server 2003
| File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform | SP requirement | Service branch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afd.sys | 5.2.3790.3229 | 150,528 | 16-Oct-2008 | 14:40 | x86 | SP1 | SP1GDR |
| Afd.sys | 5.2.3790.3229 | 153,088 | 16-Oct-2008 | 14:43 | x86 | SP1 | SP1QFE |
| Afd.sys | 5.2.3790.4392 | 150,528 | 16-Oct-2008 | 15:46 | x86 | SP2 | SP2GDR |
| Afd.sys | 5.2.3790.4392 | 150,528 | 16-Oct-2008 | 16:03 | x86 | SP2 | SP2QFE |
| Updspapi.dll | 6.3.4.1 | 379,184 | 01-Mar-2007 | 06:10 | x86 | None | Not Applicable |
For all supported x64-based versions of Windows Server 2003 and of Windows XP Professional x64 edition
| File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform | SP requirement | Service branch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afd.sys | 5.2.3790.3229 | 299,008 | 17-Oct-2008 | 07:07 | x64 | SP1 | SP1GDR |
| Afd.sys | 5.2.3790.3229 | 299,520 | 17-Oct-2008 | 07:07 | x64 | SP1 | SP1QFE |
| Afd.sys | 5.2.3790.4392 | 291,840 | 17-Oct-2008 | 08:49 | x64 | SP2 | SP2GDR |
| Afd.sys | 5.2.3790.4392 | 292,352 | 17-Oct-2008 | 07:07 | x64 | SP2 | SP2QFE |
| Updspapi.dll | 6.3.4.1 | 462,128 | 17-Oct-2008 | 09:54 | x64 | None | Not Applicable |
For all supported Itanium-based versions of Windows Server 2003
| File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform | SP requirement | Service branch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afd.sys | 5.2.3790.3229 | 582,656 | 17-Oct-2008 | 07:08 | IA-64 | SP1 | SP1GDR |
| Afd.sys | 5.2.3790.3229 | 584,192 | 17-Oct-2008 | 07:08 | IA-64 | SP1 | SP1QFE |
| Afd.sys | 5.2.3790.4392 | 583,680 | 17-Oct-2008 | 08:49 | IA-64 | SP2 | SP2GDR |
| Afd.sys | 5.2.3790.4392 | 584,192 | 17-Oct-2008 | 07:08 | IA-64 | SP2 | SP2QFE |
| Updspapi.dll | 6.3.4.1 | 655,152 | 17-Oct-2008 | 09:53 | IA-64 | None | Not Applicable |
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