Summary
Microsoft has released a Microsoft security advisory about this issue for IT professionals. The security advisory contains additional security-related information. To learn more about the vulnerability, seehttps://technet.microsoft.com/security/advisory/3155527.
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Important
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All future security and nonsecurity 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.
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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.
Additional information about this security update
The following articles contain additional information about this security update as it relates to individual product versions. The articles may contain known issue information.
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, seeGet security updates automatically. Note For Windows RT 8.1, this update is available through Windows Update only.
The following files are available for download from the Microsoft Download Center.
For all supported x64-based versions of Windows Server 2012 Download the package now.
For all supported x86-based versions of Windows 8.1 Download the package now.
For all supported x64-based versions of Windows 8.1 Download the package now.
For all supported x64-based versions of Windows Server 2012 R2 Download the package now. Release Date: May 10, 2016 For more information about how to download Microsoft support files, click the following article number to go to the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
119591 How to obtain Microsoft support files from online services
Virus-scan claim
Microsoft scanned this file for viruses by using the most current virus-detection software that was available on the date that the file was posted. The file is stored on security-enhanced servers that help prevent any unauthorized changes to it.
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Windows 8.1 (all editions)Reference Table
The following table contains the security update information for this software.
Security update file name |
For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 8.1: Windows8.1-KB3151058-x86.msu |
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For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 8.1: Windows8.1-KB3151058-x64.msu |
Installation switches |
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Restart requirement |
A system restart is required after you apply this security update. |
Removal information |
To uninstall an update installed by WUSA, use the /Uninstall setup switch or click Control Panel, click System and Security, click Windows Update, and then under See also, click Installed updates and select from the list of updates. |
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 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-KB3151058-x64.msu |
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For all supported editions of Windows Server 2012 R2: Windows8.1-KB3151058-x64.msu |
Installation switches |
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Restart requirement |
A system restart is required after you apply this security update. |
Removal information |
To uninstall an update installed by WUSA, use the /Uninstall setup switch or click Control Panel, click System and Security, click Windows Update, and then under See also, click Installed updates and select from the list of updates. |
File information |
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Registry key verification |
Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update. |
Windows RT 8.1 (all editions)Reference Table
The following table contains the security update information for this software.
Deployment |
These updates are available via Windows Update only. |
Restart Requirement |
A system restart is required after you apply this security update. |
Removal Information |
Click Control Panel, click System and Security, click Windows Update, and then under See also, click Installed updates and select from the list of updates. |
File Information |
Windows 10 (all editions)Reference Table
The following table contains the security update information for this software.
Security update file name |
For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 10: Windows10.0-KB3156387-x86.msu |
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For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 10: Windows10.0-KB3156387-x64.msu |
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For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 10 Version 1511: Windows10.0-KB3156421-x86.msu |
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For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 10 Version 1511: Windows10.0-KB3156421-x64.msu |
Installation switches |
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Restart requirement |
A system restart is required after you apply this security update. |
Removal information |
To uninstall an update installed by WUSA, use the /Uninstall setup switch or click Control Panel, click System and Security, click Windows Update, and then under See also, click Installed updates and select from the list of updates. |
File information |
See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3156387 See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3156421 |
Registry key verification |
Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this 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