Re: Preview list of some of the Windows XP SP2 (Servic e Pack 2) Security Enhancements

["Niedens, Travis" <Travis_Niedens () REDLANDS EDU>]

Here's a full list of changes:

http://download.microsoft.com/download/8/7/9/879a7b46-5ddb-4a82-b64d-64e791b
3c9ae/WinXPSP2_Documentation.doc


Travis Niedens
University of Redlands
Network Manager



-----Original Message-----
From: H. Morrow Long
To: SECURITY () LISTSERV EDUCAUSE EDU
Sent: 12/16/2003 8:38 PM
Subject: [SECURITY] Preview list of some of the Windows XP SP2 (Service Pack
2) Security Enhancements

Security Enhancements in Windows XP Service Pack 2 (aka Windows XP 2.0)
will include :
*       Cumulative 'roll up' of all security fixes/patches.
*       automatic enabling of the firewall bundled with Windows XP and
*       changes to the WindowsUpdate service.
*       Attachment Execution Services API (auto blocking of certain file
attachment types for Outlook Express and MSN Messenger).
*       MS RPC disabling using 'Internet Zone' / 'Intranet Zone' ACLing
(ala TCP Wrappers).
*       Windows code recompiled to prevent stack/buffer/heap overflows
on many processors (e.g. via separation of
        code and data, via 'no execute' restrictions, etc.).
*       Management of the built-in XP firewall via group policies.
*       Tools to prevent malicious scripts, ActiveX controls and spyware
from running (undetected) on user desktops.
*       IE popup blocker.

http://www.internetweek.com/breakingNews/showArticle.jhtml;jsessionid=4M
JZXYTSNZ1IGQSNDBCSKHY?articleID=16700707

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