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Security Update, June 7, 2001

This update addresses the "Predictable Name Pipes Could Enable Privilege Elevation via Telnet" security vulnerability in the Windows 2000 Telnet service that is discussed in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS01-031. Download now to help prevent a malicious user from launching programs on your computer, gaining access to your network or initiating a denial of service attack against your computer.

This update addresses these issues:

- Two vulnerabilities that could enable an attacker to gain privileges on a Telnet server.
- Four vulnerabilities that could be used to disrupt Telnet services.
- One vulnerability that could make it easier for an attacker to gain access to a poorly configured network via the Telnet service.

For more information about this vulnerability, read Microsoft Security Bulletin MS01-031. (This site is in English.)

System Requirements
This update applies to Windows 2000 computers running the Telnet service.

How to use
You don't need to do anything after installing this item.

How to uninstall

1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
3. Select Windows 2000 Hotfix (Pre-SP3) [See Q299553 for more information], and then click Change/Remove to uninstall.

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