MS16-027: Description of the security update for Windows media: 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 Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 Windows Server 2008 R2 Datacenter Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard Windows Server 2008 R2 Web Edition Windows Server 2008 R2 Foundation Windows 7 Service Pack 1 Windows 7 Ultimate Windows 7 Enterprise Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 Home Basic Windows 7 Starter Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 Windows Server 2008 Datacenter Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Windows Server 2008 Standard Windows Server 2008 Web Edition Windows Server 2008 Foundation Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-Based Systems Windows Vista Service Pack 2 Windows Vista Ultimate Windows Vista Enterprise Windows Vista Business Windows Vista Home Premium Windows Vista Home Basic Windows Vista Starter

Summary

This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if a user opens specially crafted media content that is hosted on a website.

To learn more about the vulnerability, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-027.

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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
Get security updates automatically.

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 MS16-027 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-KB3138910-arm.msu 5F6363935936701B169CC11BF27976F5B6999477 C6325F5CCC68F641DCCAA7754D17C2B1CB60A0A7874F863116313638F232F7DE
Windows6.1-KB3138910-x64.msu ACCD87884DCD28F2214AD74A43E4B9639E34078B BF45363ACCBFBE60BBADC35D9E40EBD5CA1C54F9BD9398C69754A7C7E37DE598
Windows8-RT-KB3138910-x86.msu 9FB1B93F787D97B0D4651FF38B37671F9352AB3A 5911AD2FFFEDC95F9F8BC427D6CFB61EE1280437C39C1FACFA897BE34E36CEE0
Windows8.1-KB3138910-x86.msu CCB01DB85BDA2579E2CA16555320082E517A93D5 14ED0035D3104BB2C39518B9DCF1433D32C4DCA6AFCB9DD4D800B7743268D2FB
Windows8.1-KB3138910-x64.msu 71C7C69EA2BA887CD6492828336A8858F3616B2F E630B4D9A984D5A361FB7A1B8B4FAC273FE737F917C29EAD96F9CC9A901070EB
Windows6.1-KB3138910-x86.msu E881714D67D8761A20DF086510E57B29FEE06058 5D2BE4A9E194BFE32700514F9D6683769542115678D96E1D65625C00AB5D48F8
Windows8-RT-KB3138910-x64.msu 705C5D7C0EDF75A8929F8AB7360524F1700B5120 CB78828C7F4322737A60A1D5EDF85350EAD33071B447CE17E8D9C6C3AB58C91B

      

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, Windows RT 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 ARM-based versions

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
Mfds.dll 12.0.9600.18228 377,856 04-Feb-2016 16:35 Not applicable

For all supported x86-based versions

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
Mfds.dll 12.0.9600.18228 483,328 04-Feb-2016 17:02 x86

For all supported x64-based versions

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
Mfds.dll 12.0.9600.18228 603,648 04-Feb-2016 17:24 x64
Mfds.dll 12.0.9600.18228 483,328 04-Feb-2016 17:02 x86

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
Mfds.dll 12.0.7601.19145 381,440 05-Feb-2016 01:19 x64
Mfds.dll 12.0.7601.23346 381,440 05-Feb-2016 23:06 x64
Mfds.dll 12.0.7601.19145 296,448 04-Feb-2016 18:41 x86
Mfds.dll 12.0.7601.23346 296,448 05-Feb-2016 22:37 x86

For all supported x86-based versions

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
Mfds.dll 12.0.7601.19145 296,448 04-Feb-2016 18:41 x86
Mfds.dll 12.0.7601.23346 296,448 05-Feb-2016 22:37 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
Mfds.dll 12.0.9200.17647 448,000 05-Feb-2016 14:48 x64
Mfds.dll 12.0.9200.21766 448,000 05-Feb-2016 16:12 x64
Mfds.dll 12.0.9200.17647 332,800 05-Feb-2016 15:05 x86
Mfds.dll 12.0.9200.21766 332,800 05-Feb-2016 16:37 x86