From: Microsoft Knowledge Base
A security update for Project 2002 has been released.
Security Update for Project 2002 link
Brief Description
A security vulnerability exists in Microsoft Project 2002 that could allow arbitrary code to run when a maliciously modified file is opened. This update resolves that vulnerability.
Overview
You can get specific information about this update in the Microsoft Knowledge Base article Description of the Security Update for Project 2002 (KB923273).
System Requirements
- Supported Operating Systems: Windows 2000; Windows 98; Windows ME; Windows NT; Windows Server 2003; Windows XP
- This update applies to the following product: Microsoft Project 2002.
- To install the update, you must have the following:
- Project 2002 Service Pack 1 (SP1).
- Microsoft Windows Installer version 2.0 or later. Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 and Microsoft Windows XP include this version of the Windows Installer. Otherwise, the latest version of Windows Installer is available as a separate download at the following locations:
- Project 2002 Service Pack 1 (SP1).
Note: Administrators should refer to the Administrator resources section.
Installation instructions
If you have Microsoft Project 2002, do one of the following:
Administrators working in managed environments can find complete resources for deploying Office updates in an organization on the Office Admin Update Center. On that site, scroll down and look under the Update Resources section for the product version you are updating.
The download for this update is available by clicking on the Download button at the top of the page. You can double-click the executable package to begin installation, or extract the patch files (MSP files) by using a command line. The command line and instructions are included in the Knowledge Base article (197147): Command-Line Switches For IExpress Software Update Packages.
See the Microsoft Knowledge Base article Description of the Security Update for Project 2002 (KB923273) for further information about this update.
Installation instructions
If you have Microsoft Project 2002, do one of the following:
- Use Microsoft Update (recommended). Microsoft Update consolidates updates provided by Windows Update and Office Update into one location and enables you to choose automatic delivery and installation of high-priority updates.
- Use Office Update on the Office Online Web site. Office Update automatically detects Office and prompts you to install updates and service packs that bring Office programs up-to-date.
- Install Security Update for Project 2002 (KB923273). To do this, follow these steps:
- Download the .exe file by clicking on the Download button at the top of the page, and then save the file to your hard disk drive.
- project2002-KB923273-FullFile-ENU.exe: You should download this file if you have access to your original product CD-ROM. You might need to provide the installation source during patch installation if you have previously updated your product.
- It is recommended that you quit any programs you are running.
- In Windows Explorer, double-click the .exe file that you saved to your hard disk drive, and follow the instructions on the screen.
- Download the .exe file by clicking on the Download button at the top of the page, and then save the file to your hard disk drive.
Administrators working in managed environments can find complete resources for deploying Office updates in an organization on the Office Admin Update Center. On that site, scroll down and look under the Update Resources section for the product version you are updating.
The download for this update is available by clicking on the Download button at the top of the page. You can double-click the executable package to begin installation, or extract the patch files (MSP files) by using a command line. The command line and instructions are included in the Knowledge Base article (197147): Command-Line Switches For IExpress Software Update Packages.
See the Microsoft Knowledge Base article Description of the Security Update for Project 2002 (KB923273) for further information about this update.
