Microsoft Office 98 SSL Security Updater

is available for download. "This update addresses a security vulnerability that can enable an attacker who had a valid security certificate to issue an invalid subordinate certificate that would appear to be valid. This update also addresses a vulnerability in Word's field codes that could allow an attacker to maliciously use field codes and external updates to steal information from your computer without your knowledge. For more information about this these vulnerabilities, see Microsoft Security Bulletins MS02-050 and MS02-059."

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