Summary
This security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if an attacker sends specially crafted requests to a DNS server.
The security update addresses the vulnerability by modifying how DNS servers parse requests.
To learn more about the vulnerability, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS15-127.
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Important
- This security update is only applicable to Windows-based servers that have the DNS server role installed.
- All future security and nonsecurity updates for Windows Server 2012 R2 require update 2919355 to be installed. We recommend that you install update 2919355 on your Windows Server 2012 R2-based computer so that you receive future updates.
- If you install a language pack after you install this update, you must reinstall this update. Therefore, we recommend that you install any language packs that you need before you install this update. For more information, see Add language packs to Windows.
Known issues
Assume that you have either 3100465 or
3022780 installed on a server that's running Windows Server 2008 R2. If the Domain Name System (DNS) server role is installed on the server, the DNS server may not respond to a CNAME query.
To work around this issue, run the following command from an elevated command prompt to disable the background zone loading feature on the affected DNS server:
dnscmd /Config /DsMinimumBackgroundLoadThreads 0
Note This setting prevents incoming queries from being answered until zone loading is completed. Clients should be configured to use secondary DNS servers as a fallback in this scenario.
To re-enable background zone loading, run the following command from an elevated command prompt:
dnscmd /Config /DsMinimumBackgroundLoadThreads 1
How to obtain and install the update
Method 1: Windows Update
This update is available through Windows Update. When you turn on automatic updating, this update will be downloaded and installed automatically. For more information about how to turn on automatic updating, see
Get security updates automatically.
Method 2: Microsoft Download Center
You can obtain the stand-alone update package through the Microsoft Download Center. Follow the installation instructions on the download page to install the update.
Click the download link in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS15-127 that corresponds to the version of Windows that you are running.
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Security update deployment information
Windows Server 2008 (all editions)Reference Table
The following table contains the security update information for this software.
| Security update file names | For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Server 2008: Windows6.0-KB3100465-x86.msu |
|---|---|
| For all supported x64-based editions of Windows Server 2008: Windows6.0-KB3100465-x64.msu |
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| Installation switches | See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 934307 |
| Restart requirement | A system restart is required after you apply this security update. |
| Removal information | WUSA.exe does not support uninstall of updates. To uninstall an update that is installed by WUSA, click Control Panel, and then click Security. Under Windows Update, click View installed updates, and then select from the list of updates. |
| File information | See the file information section. |
| Registry key verification | Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update. |
Windows Server 2008 R2 (all editions)Reference Table
The following table contains the security update information for this software.
| Security update file name | For all supported x64-based editions of Windows Server 2008 R2: Windows6.1-KB3100465-x64.msu |
|---|---|
| Installation switches | See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 934307 |
| Restart requirement | A system restart is required after you apply this security update. |
| Removal information | To uninstall an update that is installed by WUSA, use the /Uninstall setup switch. Or, click Control Panel, and then click System and Security. Under Windows Update, click View installed updates, and then select from the list of updates. |
| File information | See the file information section. |
| Registry key verification | Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update. |
Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 (all editions)Reference Table
The following table contains the security update information for this software.
| Security update file name | For all supported editions of Windows Server 2012: Windows8-RT-KB3100465-x64.msu |
|---|---|
| For all supported editions of Windows Server 2012 R2: Windows8.1-KB3100465-x64.msu |
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| Installation switches | See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 934307 |
| Restart requirement | A system restart is required after you apply this security update. |
| Removal information | To uninstall an update that is installed by WUSA, use the /Uninstall setup switch. Or, click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then click Windows Update. Under See also, click Installed updates, and then select from the list of updates. |
| File information | See the file information section. |
| Registry key verification | Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update. |
How to obtain help and support for this security update
Help for installing updates: Support for Microsoft Update
Security solutions for IT professionals: TechNet Security Troubleshooting and Support
Help for protecting your Windows-based computer from viruses and malware: Virus Solution and Security Center
Local support according to your country: International Support
File Information
File hash information
| File name | SHA1 hash | SHA256 hash |
|---|---|---|
| Windows6.0-KB3100465-x64.msu | 3DC1A5C0C265534AFCA2C529CEB18B4267105F38 | 3A6AF4BF02B36BCEE6AA10E792A0DB3599A0BFFE40C295DADDC8F499017E4470 |
| Windows6.0-KB3100465-x86.msu | 436A4D50934F5E24CCDF5FC617FDEE2CFC661336 | 2E70CD86692DF013BDAD1503E488ADFBF1BA89463E4291CCF21A5E6713E270B9 |
| Windows6.1-KB3100465-x64.msu | 95D86E683F56668C7FE512DAAC666559DF8C40FB | EFF7E54E6DBCE8ED978C34F41C8524E743DC37A7E6D6B414CE4B6EBB4B81CD81 |
| Windows8-RT-KB3100465-x64.msu | 0BDC117C3F9C92D3A3287904A949A399BB49215C | 135ECDF318C8C13C2FD206FD4D5487DE01318DA6791D7686E1525E324F6F65AD |
| Windows8.1-KB3100465-x64.msu | AC03D3A5C93AED0B6DDBC3E19A9EE7379029FB51 | E0AD28D90D723B9B8434074D55DE5E82FA14A3ABE253C980F31916CA74ABAD48 |
File information
The English (United States) version of this software update installs files that have the attributes that are listed in the following tables. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Be aware that dates and times for these files on your local computer are displayed in your local time and with your current daylight saving time bias. The dates and times may also change when you perform certain operations on the files.
Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 file information
Notes
The files that apply to a specific product, milestone (RTM, SPn), and service branch (LDR, GDR) can be identified by examining the file version numbers as shown in the following table:
Version Product Milestone Service branch 6.0.600 2.19xxx Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008 SP2 GDR 6.0.600 2.23xxx Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008 SP2 LDR GDR service branches contain only those fixes that are widely released to address widespread, critical issues. LDR service branches contain hotfixes in addition to widely released fixes.
The MANIFEST files (.manifest) and MUM files (.mum) that are installed are not listed.
For all supported x64-based versions
| File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cache.dns | Not applicable | 3,179 | 03-Sep-2008 | 18:33 | Not applicable |
| Dns.exe | 6.0.6002.19526 | 640,000 | 20-Oct-2015 | 14:39 | x64 |
| Dnsserver.events.xml | Not applicable | 609 | 03-Sep-2008 | 18:33 | Not applicable |
| Cache.dns | Not applicable | 3,179 | 07-May-2014 | 23:40 | Not applicable |
| Dns.exe | 6.0.6002.23836 | 640,512 | 20-Oct-2015 | 14:50 | x64 |
| Dnsserver.events.xml | Not applicable | 609 | 07-May-2014 | 23:40 | Not applicable |
For all supported x86-based versions
| File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cache.dns | Not applicable | 3,179 | 16-Apr-2008 | 00:31 | Not applicable |
| Dns.exe | 6.0.6002.19526 | 510,976 | 20-Oct-2015 | 14:26 | x86 |
| Dnsserver.events.xml | Not applicable | 609 | 16-Apr-2008 | 00:31 | Not applicable |
| Cache.dns | Not applicable | 3,179 | 07-May-2014 | 23:40 | Not applicable |
| Dns.exe | 6.0.6002.23836 | 511,488 | 20-Oct-2015 | 14:22 | x86 |
| Dnsserver.events.xml | Not applicable | 609 | 07-May-2014 | 23:40 | Not applicable |
Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 file information
Notes
The files that apply to a specific product, milestone (RTM, SPn), and service branch (LDR, GDR) can be identified by examining the file version numbers as shown in the following table:
Version Product Milestone Service branch 6.1.760 1.18xxx Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 GDR 6.1.760 1.23 xxx Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 LDR GDR service branches contain only those fixes that are widely released to address widespread, critical issues. LDR service branches contain hotfixes in addition to widely released fixes.
The MANIFEST files (.manifest) and MUM files (.mum) that are installed are not listed.
For all supported x64-based versions
| File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cache.dns | Not applicable | 3,198 | 03-Jun-2015 | 20:15 | Not applicable |
| Dns.exe | 6.1.7601.19046 | 696,832 | 20-Oct-2015 | 18:40 | x64 |
| Dnsserver.events.xml | Not applicable | 609 | 03-Jun-2015 | 20:15 | Not applicable |
| Cache.dns | Not applicable | 3,198 | 03-Jun-2015 | 20:15 | Not applicable |
| Dns.exe | 6.1.7601.23251 | 700,928 | 20-Oct-2015 | 18:17 | x64 |
| Dnsserver.events.xml | Not applicable | 609 | 03-Jun-2015 | 20:15 | Not applicable |
Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 file information
Notes
The files that apply to a specific product, milestone (RTM, SPn), and service branch (LDR, GDR) can be identified by examining the file version numbers as shown in the following table:
Version Product Milestone Service branch 6.2.920 0.17xxx Windows 8, Windows RT, or Windows Server 2012 RTM GDR 6.2.920 0.21xxx Windows 8, Windows RT, or Windows Server 2012 RTM LDR GDR service branches contain only those fixes that are widely released to address widespread, critical issues. LDR service branches contain hotfixes in addition to widely released fixes.
The MANIFEST files (.manifest) and MUM files (.mum) that are installed are not listed.
For all supported x64-based versions
| File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cache.dns | Not applicable | 3,198 | 02-Jun-2012 | 14:30 | Not applicable |
| Dns.exe | 6.2.9200.17568 | 1,533,952 | 07-Nov-2015 | 12:46 | x64 |
| Dnsserver.events.xml | Not applicable | 609 | 02-Jun-2012 | 14:30 | Not applicable |
| Cache.dns | Not applicable | 3,198 | 02-Jun-2012 | 14:30 | Not applicable |
| Dns.exe | 6.2.9200.21685 | 1,537,536 | 06-Nov-2015 | 20:58 | x64 |
| Dnsserver.events.xml | Not applicable | 609 | 02-Jun-2012 | 14:30 | Not applicable |
Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 file information
Notes
The files that apply to a specific product, milestone (RTM, SPn), and service branch (LDR, GDR) can be identified by examining the file version numbers as shown in the following table:
Version Product Milestone Service branch 6.3.960 0.17 xxx Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2 RTM GDR GDR service branches contain only those fixes that are widely released to address widespread, critical issues. LDR service branches contain hotfixes in addition to widely released fixes.
The MANIFEST files (.manifest) and MUM files (.mum) that are installed are not listed.
For all supported x64-based versions
| File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cache.dns | Not applicable | 3,198 | 18-Jun-2013 | 14:43 | Not applicable |
| Dns.exe | 6.3.9600.18094 | 1,735,168 | 20-Oct-2015 | 14:25 | x64 |
| Dnsserver.events.xml | Not applicable | 609 | 18-Jun-2013 | 14:43 | Not applicable |