INTRODUCTION
Microsoft has released security bulletin MS12-078. To view the complete security bulletin, go to one of the following Microsoft websites:
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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). The dates and times for these files on your local computer are displayed in your local time and with your current daylight saving time (DST) bias. Additionally, the dates and times may change when you perform certain operations on the files.
Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 file information
- The files that apply to a specific milestone (SPn) and service branch (QFE, GDR) are noted in the "SP requirement" and "Service branch" columns.
- GDR service branches contain only those fixes that are widely released to address widespread, critical issues. QFE service branches contain hotfixes in addition to widely released fixes.
- In addition to the files that are listed in these tables, this software update also installs an associated security catalog file (KBnumber.cat) that is signed with a Microsoft digital signature.
For all supported x86-based versions of Windows XP
| File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform | SP requirement | Service branch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win32k.sys | 5.1.2600.6322 | 1,866,368 | 13-Nov-2012 | 01:25 | x86 | SP3 | SP3GDR |
| Win32k.sys | 5.1.2600.6322 | 1,875,456 | 13-Nov-2012 | 11:20 | x86 | SP3 | SP3QFE |
For all supported x64-based versions of Windows Server 2003 and of Windows XP Professional x64 edition
| File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform | SP requirement | Service branch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win32k.sys | 5.2.3790.5094 | 4,579,328 | 13-Nov-2012 | 17:53 | x64 | SP2 | SP2GDR |
| Win32k.sys | 5.2.3790.5094 | 4,596,736 | 13-Nov-2012 | 17:50 | x64 | SP2 | SP2QFE |
For all supported x86-based versions of Windows Server 2003
| File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform | SP requirement | Service branch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win32k.sys | 5.2.3790.5094 | 1,864,704 | 13-Nov-2012 | 02:16 | x86 | SP2 | SP2GDR |
| Win32k.sys | 5.2.3790.5094 | 1,876,480 | 13-Nov-2012 | 02:39 | x86 | SP2 | SP2QFE |
For all supported IA-64-based versions of Windows Server 2003
| File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform | SP requirement | Service branch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win32k.sys | 5.2.3790.5094 | 5,615,616 | 13-Nov-2012 | 17:53 | IA-64 | SP2 | SP2GDR |
| Win32k.sys | 5.2.3790.5094 | 5,633,024 | 13-Nov-2012 | 17:50 | IA-64 | SP2 | SP2QFE |
Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 file information
The files that apply to a specific product, milestone (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 6.0.6002.18xxx Windows Vista SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2 SP2 GDR 6.0.6002.22xxx Windows Vista SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2 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.
Note The MANIFEST files (.manifest) and MUM files (.mum) that are installed are not listed.
For all supported x86-based versions of Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008
| File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win32k.sys | 6.0.6002.18733 | 2,048,000 | 13-Nov-2012 | 01:36 | x86 |
| Win32k.sys | 6.0.6002.22977 | 2,055,680 | 13-Nov-2012 | 01:17 | x86 |
For all supported x64-based versions of Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008
| File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win32k.sys | 6.0.6002.18733 | 2,770,432 | 13-Nov-2012 | 01:55 | x64 |
| Win32k.sys | 6.0.6002.22977 | 2,772,480 | 13-Nov-2012 | 01:58 | x64 |
For all supported IA-64-based versions of Windows Server 2008
| File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win32k.sys | 6.0.6002.18733 | 6,656,512 | 13-Nov-2012 | 01:28 | IA-64 |
| Win32k.sys | 6.0.6002.22977 | 6,666,752 | 13-Nov-2012 | 01:00 | IA-64 |
Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 file information
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 6.1.7600.16xxx Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 RTM GDR 6.1.7600.20xxx Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 RTM LDR 6.1.7601.17xxx Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 GDR 6.1.7601.21xxx Windows 7 and 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.
Note The MANIFEST files (.manifest) and MUM files (.mum) that are installed are not listed.
For all supported x86-based versions of Windows 7
| File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win32k.sys | 6.1.7600.17174 | 2,344,960 | 22-Nov-2012 | 07:43 | x86 |
| Win32k.sys | 6.1.7600.21379 | 2,353,664 | 22-Nov-2012 | 03:04 | x86 |
| Win32k.sys | 6.1.7601.18009 | 2,345,984 | 22-Nov-2012 | 02:56 | x86 |
| Win32k.sys | 6.1.7601.22171 | 2,354,688 | 22-Nov-2012 | 03:23 | x86 |
For all supported x64-based versions of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
| File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win32k.sys | 6.1.7600.17174 | 3,147,264 | 22-Nov-2012 | 08:20 | x64 |
| Win32k.sys | 6.1.7600.21379 | 3,151,872 | 22-Nov-2012 | 03:41 | x64 |
| Win32k.sys | 6.1.7601.18009 | 3,149,824 | 22-Nov-2012 | 03:26 | x64 |
| Win32k.sys | 6.1.7601.22171 | 3,151,872 | 22-Nov-2012 | 03:28 | x64 |
For all supported IA-64-based versions of Windows Server 2008 R2
| File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win32k.sys | 6.1.7600.17174 | 7,451,648 | 22-Nov-2012 | 07:38 | IA-64 |
| Win32k.sys | 6.1.7600.21379 | 7,456,768 | 22-Nov-2012 | 02:57 | IA-64 |
| Win32k.sys | 6.1.7601.18009 | 7,444,480 | 22-Nov-2012 | 02:43 | IA-64 |
| Win32k.sys | 6.1.7601.22171 | 7,450,112 | 22-Nov-2012 | 02:59 | IA-64 |
Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 file information
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 6.2.9200.16xxx Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 RTM GDR 6.2.9200.20xxx Windows 8 and 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.
Note The MANIFEST files (.manifest) and MUM files (.mum) that are installed are not listed.
For all supported x86-based versions of Windows 8
| File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win32k.ptxml | Not Applicable | 4,172 | 07-Nov-2012 | 23:37 | Not Applicable |
| Win32k.sys | 6.2.9200.16453 | 3,401,728 | 08-Nov-2012 | 03:57 | x86 |
| Win32k.ptxml | Not Applicable | 4,172 | 07-Nov-2012 | 23:39 | Not Applicable |
| Win32k.sys | 6.2.9200.20557 | 3,401,728 | 08-Nov-2012 | 03:57 | x86 |
For all supported x64-based versions of Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012
| File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win32k.ptxml | Not Applicable | 4,172 | 07-Nov-2012 | 23:36 | Not Applicable |
| Win32k.sys | 6.2.9200.16453 | 4,056,576 | 08-Nov-2012 | 03:59 | x64 |
| Win32k.ptxml | Not Applicable | 4,172 | 07-Nov-2012 | 23:37 | Not Applicable |
| Win32k.sys | 6.2.9200.20557 | 4,056,576 | 08-Nov-2012 | 04:00 | x64 |
| Wow64_win32k.ptxml | Not Applicable | 4,172 | 07-Nov-2012 | 23:37 | Not Applicable |
| Wow64_win32k.ptxml | Not Applicable | 4,172 | 07-Nov-2012 | 23:39 | Not Applicable |