Security Update for Windows XP (KB972270)

A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it.

You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system. Some malicious software acts as a service, waiting for connections from a remote attacker in order to give him information or control over the machine. For security you should close unused ports on your computer.