Summary
This security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could take advantage of a known invalid task to cause Task Scheduler to run a specially crafted application in the context of the System account. An attacker could then do the following:
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Install programs
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View, change, or delete data
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Create new accounts that have full user rights
Introduction
Microsoft has released security bulletin MS15-037. To learn more about this security bulletin:
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Home users:
https://www.microsoft.com/security/pc-security/updates.aspxSkip the details: Download the updates for your home computer or laptop from the Microsoft Update website now:
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IT professionals:
How to obtain help and support for this security update
Help installing updates:Support for Microsoft UpdateSecurity solutions for IT professionals:TechNet Security Troubleshooting and SupportHelp protect your Windows-based computer from viruses and malware:Virus Solution and Security CenterLocal support according to your country:International Support
More Information
Windows 7 (all editions)Reference TableThe following table contains the security update information for this software.
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Security update file name |
For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 7:Windows6.1-KB3046269-x86.msu |
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For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 7:Windows6.1-KB3046269-x64.msu |
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Installation switches |
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Restart requirement |
This update does not require a restart. |
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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 under Windows Update, click View installed updates, and then select from the list of updates. |
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File information |
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Registry key verification |
Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update. |
Windows Server 2008 R2 (all editions)Reference TableThe following table contains the security update information for this software.
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Security update file name |
For all supported x64-based editions of Windows Server 2008 R2:Windows6.1-KB3046269-x64.msu |
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For all supported Itanium-based editions of Windows Server 2008 R2:Windows6.1-KB3046269-ia64.msu |
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Installation switches |
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Restart requirement |
This update does not require a restart. |
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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 under Windows Update, click View installed updates, and then select from the list of updates. |
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File information |
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Registry key verification |
Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update. |
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File name |
SHA1 hash |
SHA256 hash |
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Windows6.1-KB3046269-ia64.msu |
AC68FED41565097A414BACAE196E4A29B2912E0F |
8D0C0F6E45B8AAC7BE06327030201BBE6E2334CE7A346F845A491F9E77B1B25A |
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Windows6.1-KB3046269-x64.msu |
9CDABEB9C2A859414C27C4F981D6B1334AEE0AD5 |
27C6571F92D7B220E0B3A7BDBBDF05B7762AF58468E77E2AA7F1F5D9278C367B |
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Windows6.1-KB3046269-x86.msu |
DAD279443DC5E3446BB2B478252C90D5F115FAF1 |
5119EAF82A23ABE8A834C656F5D1AC9368F7642FF12A254E96FBC62A75144A05 |
