MS16-028: Description of the security update for Windows PDF Library: March 8, 2016

Applies To
Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials Windows Server 2012 R2 Foundation Windows 8.1 Enterprise Windows 8.1 Pro Windows 8.1 Windows RT 8.1 Windows Server 2012 Datacenter Windows Server 2012 Datacenter Windows Server 2012 Standard Windows Server 2012 Standard Windows Server 2012 Essentials Windows Server 2012 Foundation Windows Server 2012 Foundation

Summary

This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted .pdf file.

To learn more about the vulnerability, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-028.

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Important

  • All future security and non-security updates for Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2 require update 2919355 to be installed. We recommend that you install update 2919355 on your Windows RT 8.1-based, Windows 8.1-based, or 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.

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
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Note For Windows RT 8.1, this update is available through Windows Update only.

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 MS16-028 that corresponds to the version of Windows that you are running.

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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
Windows8.1-KB3137513-x86.msu AEFF7D40A432000762D2D75A65E7752EC5A7C1FC 362A57C1E3A76FCFFA7833960E96C4818A58F9DBD2029C7B32248DF7C0B8276E
Windows8.1-KB3137513-x64.msu 10180F89E8FA0A039F8F8BCF579C8E9B5FEDE2A2 623E553424A7509199317FE2938679C29699838553F9507C5F1AC11BEF640E71
Windows8-RT-KB3137513-x64.msu 2EBE6297948E20F2B10982DAFD2EBE444554A8E7 76961ADA80804F816D94D390BA62F4C4D71C94751552E0D3F7EB6907E28A4243

      

File information

The English (United States) version of this software update installs files that have the attributes that are listed in the following tables.

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 x86-based versions

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
Windows.data.pdf.dll 6.3.9600.18229 5,264,384 05-Feb-2016 14:55 x86
Glcndfilter.dll 6.3.9600.18229 5,268,480 05-Feb-2016 14:47 x86

For all supported x64-based versions

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
Windows.data.pdf.dll 6.3.9600.18229 7,784,960 05-Feb-2016 14:59 x64
Glcndfilter.dll 6.3.9600.18229 7,075,840 05-Feb-2016 14:48 x64
Windows.data.pdf.dll 6.3.9600.18229 5,264,384 05-Feb-2016 14:55 x86
Glcndfilter.dll 6.3.9600.18229 5,268,480 05-Feb-2016 14:47 x86

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 Server 2012 RTM GDR
    6.2.920 0.21xxx 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
Glcndfilter.dll 6.2.9200.17648 11,460,608 07-Feb-2016 14:54 x64
Glcndfilter.dll 6.2.9200.21766 11,461,632 06-Feb-2016 14:59 x64
Glcndfilter.dll 6.2.9200.17648 8,552,448 07-Feb-2016 14:51 x86
Glcndfilter.dll 6.2.9200.21766 8,552,448 06-Feb-2016 15:05 x86