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AUSCERT Security Bulletin
ASB-2010.0177
End of Life for Windows XP Service Pack 2
21 July 2010
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: Windows XP Service Pack 2
Operating System: Windows XP
Impact/Access: Reduced Security -- Unknown/Unspecified
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
Member content until: Friday, August 20 2010
Comment: Windows XP Service Pack 2 reached end-of-life on July 13 2010.
This version of Windows will no longer receive support or security
updates.
OVERVIEW
Windows XP Service Pack 2 reached end-of-life on July 13 2010. [1]
This version of Windows will no longer receive support or security
updates.
IMPACT
Users of Windows XP SP2 will no longer receive security updates.
Should new vulnerabilities arise, users should not expect software
fixes.
MITIGATION
While individual future vulnerabilities may have mitigation
strategies apart from patching, the only way to ensure the
continuing availability of security patches is to upgrade a current
version of Windows.
Windows XP Service Pack 3 upgrade instructions are available from
the Microsoft website. [2]
Windows 7 is the most recent version of Windows. Microsoft have an
instructional guide to upgrading from Windows XP to Windows 7 on
their website. [3]
REFERENCES
[1] Windows XP Solution Center
http://support.microsoft.com/ph/1173#tab0
[2] How to obtain the latest Windows XP service pack
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322389
[3] Upgrading from Windows XP to Windows 7
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/help/upgrading-from-windows-xp-to-windows-7
AusCERT has made every effort to ensure that the information contained
in this document is accurate. However, the decision to use the information
described is the responsibility of each user or organisation. The decision to
follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is
the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in
accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AusCERT
takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or
acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin.
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Australian Computer Emergency Response Team
The University of Queensland
Brisbane
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Internet Email: auscert@auscert.org.au
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On call after hours for member emergencies only.
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