Applies ToWindows Server 2016 Windows Server 2016 Essentials Windows Server 2016 Standard Windows 10 Windows 10, version 1511, all editions Windows 10, version 1607, all editions Windows 8.1 Enterprise Windows 8.1 Pro Windows 8.1 Windows RT 8.1 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 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 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 MS16-131.

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Important

  • 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.

  • 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 require 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.

  • 3197873 November 2016 Security Only Quality Update for Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2

  • 3197874 November 2016 Security Monthly Quality Rollup for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2

  • 3197867 November 2016 security only quality update for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1

  • 3197868 November 2016 Security Monthly Quality Rollup for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1

  • 3198585 Cumulative Update for Windows 10: November 8, 2016

  • 3200970 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1607 and Windows Server 2016: November 8, 2016

  • 3198586 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1511: November 8, 2016

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Windows Vista (all editions)Reference tableThe following table contains the security update information for this software.

Security update file names

For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Vista:Windows6.0-KB3198218-x86.msu

For all supported x64-based editions of Windows Vista:Windows6.0-KB3198218-x64.msu

Installation switches

See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 934307

Restart requirement

A system restart is required after you apply this security update.

Removal information

WUSA.exe does not support uninstall of updates. To uninstall an update installed by WUSA, click Control Panel, and then click Security. Under Windows Update, click View installed updates and select from the list of updates.

File information

See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 3198218

Registry key verification

Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update.

Windows 7 (all editions)Reference tableThe following table contains the security update information for this software.

Security update file name

For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 7:Windows6.1-KB3197867-x86.msuSecurity Only

For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 7Windows6.1-KB3197868-x86.msuMonthly Rollup

For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 7:Windows6.1-KB3197867-x64.msuSecurity Only

For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 7:Windows6.1-KB3197868-x64.msuMonthly Rollup

Installation switches

See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 934307

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, and then under Windows Update, click View installed updates and select from the list of updates.

File information

See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 3197867See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 3197868

Registry key verification

Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update.

Windows 8.1 (all editions)Reference tableThe 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-KB3197873-x86.msuSecurity Only

For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 8.1:Windows8.1-KB3197874-x86.msuMonthly Rollup

For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 8.1:Windows8.1-KB3197873-x64.msuSecurity Only

For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 8.1:Windows8.1-KB3197874-x64.msuMonthly Rollup

Installation switches

See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 934307

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 3197873See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 3197874

Registry key verification

Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update.

Windows RT 8.1 (all editions)Reference tableThe following table contains the security update information for this software.

Deployment

The 3197874 Monthly Only update is 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

See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 3197874

Windows 10 (all editions)Reference tableThe 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-KB3198585-x86.msu

For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 10:Windows10.0-KB3198585-x64.msu

For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 10 Version 1511:Windows10.0-KB3198586-x86.msu

For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 10 Version 1511:Windows10.0-KB3198586-x64.msu

For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 10 Version 1607:Windows10.0-KB3200970-x86.msu

For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 10 Version 1607:Windows10.0-KB3200970-x64.msu

Installation switches

See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 934307

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 3198585See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 3198586See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 3200970

Registry key verification

Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update.

Windows Server 2016 (all editions)Reference tableThe following table contains the security update information for this software.

Security update file name

For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 10:Windows10.0-KB3200970-x64.msu

Installation switches

See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 934307

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 3200970

Registry key verification

Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update.

Help for installing updates: Support for Microsoft UpdateSecurity solutions for IT professionals: TechNet Security Troubleshooting and SupportHelp for protecting your Windows-based computer from viruses and malware: Virus Solution and Security CenterLocal support according to your country: International Support

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