What's this security update KB908519? No mention on microsoft.com!

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My windows update just downloaded this security update:

Security Update for Windows XP (KB908519).

The knowledge base contains no references to 908519! What's going on?

Even worse, the explanation says:

Size: 182 KB - 583 KB

A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to
compromise your Microsoft Windows-based system and gain control over it. You
can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.
After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

More information for this update can be found at
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=55919


Uh, guess what - that link doesn't exist on the site, either.

Should I be worried about the Windows Update channel?
 
The knowledge base contains no references to 908519! What's going on?

Oh, it's finally showed up on the site now. That was decidedly uncool - to
let loose an update before information about it was posted to microsoft.com.

Anyway, looks like it's important.
 
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