Summary
This security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if Microsoft Video Control fails to properly handle objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could run arbitrary code in the context of the current user. However, an attacker must first convince a user to open either a specially crafted file or a program from either a webpage or an email message.
To learn more about the vulnerability, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-122.
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Important
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All future security and non-security updates for Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 8.1 require update 2919355 to be installed. We recommend that you install update 2919355 on your Windows RT 8.1-based, or Windows 8.1-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.
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3190847 MS16-122: Description of the security update for Microsoft video control: October 11, 2016
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3192392 October 2016 security only quality update for Windows 8.1, and Windows 2012 R2
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3185331 October 2016 security monthly quality rollup for Windows 8.1, and Windows 2012 R2
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3192391Â October 2016 security only quality update for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1
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3185330Â October 2016 security monthly quality rollup for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1
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3192440 Cumulative update for Windows 10: October 11, 2016
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3194798 Cumulative update for Windows 10 Version 1607 and Windows Server 2016: October 11, 2016
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3192441 Cumulative update for Windows 10 Version 1511: October 11, 2016
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 Update Catalog
To get the stand-alone package for this update, go to the Microsoft Update Catalog website.
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 MS16-122 that corresponds to the version of Windows that you are running.
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Windows Vista (all editions)Reference table
The following table contains the security update information for this software.
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Installation switches |
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Restart requirement |
You must restart the system after you apply this security update. |
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Removal information |
To uninstall an update that is installed by WUSA, click Control Panel, and then click Security. 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 This update does not add a registry key to validate its installation. |
Windows 7 (all editions)Reference table
The following table contains the security update information for this software.
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For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 7: |
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For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 7 |
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For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 7: |
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For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 7: |
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Installation switches |
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Restart requirement |
You must restart the system after you apply this security update. |
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Removal information |
To uninstall an update that is installed by WUSA, use the /Uninstall setup switch or click Control Panel, and then click System and Security. Under Windows Update, click View installed updates, and then select from the list of updates. |
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File information |
See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3192391 |
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Registry key verification |
Note This update does not add a registry key to validate its installation. |
Windows 8.1 (all editions)Reference table
The 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 8.1: |
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For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 8.1: |
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For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 8.1: |
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For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 8.1: |
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Installation switches |
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Restart requirement |
You must restart the system after you apply this security update. |
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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 then click Windows Update. Under See also, click Installed updates, and then select from the list of updates. |
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File information |
See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3192392 |
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Registry key verification |
Note This update does not add a registry key to validate its installation. |
Windows RT 8.1 (all editions)Reference table
The following table contains the security update information for this software.
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Deployment |
The 3192392 Security Only update is available via Windows Update only. |
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Restart Requirement |
You must restart the system after you apply this security update. |
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Removal Information |
Click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then click Windows Update. Under See also, click Installed updates, and then select from the list of updates. |
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File Information |
See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3192393 |
Windows 10 (all editions)Reference table
The 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 10: |
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For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 10: |
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For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 10 Version 1511: |
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For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 10 Version 1511: |
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For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 10 Version 1607: |
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For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 10 Version 1607: |
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Installation switches |
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Restart requirement |
You must restart the system after you apply this security update. |
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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 then click Windows Update. Under See also, click Installed updates, and then select from the list of updates. |
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File information |
See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3192440 |
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Registry key verification |
Note This update does not add a registry key to validate its installation. |
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