ASN.1 flaw in Windows 98, ME

[meeeeeee]

M$ is releasing a patch for the ANS.1 flaw for Windows 98 & ME users - but it's by request only . They say they're not releasing a widespread patch because the vulnarability is not as severe in 98 & ME as in XP & 2000.

To request a patch call Microsoft @ 1-866-727-2338.

Just amazes me - a patch on demand - not available online. Gotta love M$.

[bucket]

Thanks for the info. When I d/l the patch for XP, I noticed that there
no patch for 98 & kinda wondered why. Time for the phone call to M$.

[nihil]

Very strange?

I have come across patches for specific issues that were on demand only (negative available space reporting, for example), but this was because the patch could screw up a system that did not have the problem?

This patch applies to all systems with 98/ME?

Cheers

[bucket]

nihil,

I just called the number and eventually was connected with
someone in customer service. I told him that I needed the Win98
patch for their 828028 and he said "old 98 or the new 98"
I told him that I needed both of them. The rep sent me a zip file
for a patch for 98se.
I'm just guessing, but I bet that they have different patches for
98 & ME.

[RoadClosed]

Microsoft has been trying officially stop supporting those older OS's but they still help a little from time to time.