This version addresses a vulnerability in MFC applications where attackers could compromise a system via DLL planting. Microsoft Download Center (id=26347)
historically pointed to the MFC Security Update for the 2005 SP1 Redistributable. Technical Specifications vcredist_x86.exe (often renamed to vcredist_x86_2005_sp1_x86.exe in driver packs) Architecture : x86 (32-bit) : 8.0.61001 (approximate for SP1 Security Update) : Resolves "Side-by-Side configuration" errors and missing msvcr80.dll Common Use Cases Legacy Gaming : Many games from the mid-2000s (e.g., Half-Life 2 era titles) require this specific runtime to launch. Industrial Software download link file vcredistx862005sp1x86exe