Summary
This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows. The Windows VHDMP kernel driver improperly handles user access to certain files. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to manipulate files in locations that are not intended to be available to the user. To learn more about the vulnerability, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-138.
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Important
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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.
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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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3197873 November 2016 Security Only Quality Update for Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2
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3197874 November 2016 Security Monthly Quality Rollup for Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2
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3197876 November 2016 security only quality update for Windows Server 2012
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3197877 November 2016 Security Monthly Quality Rollup for Windows Server 2012
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3198585 Cumulative update for Windows 10: November 8, 2016
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3200970 Cumulative update for Windows 10 Version 1607 and Windows Server 2016: November 8, 2016
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3198586 Cumulative update for Windows 10 Version 1511: November 8, 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, seeTurn on automatic updating in Control Panel.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.
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Windows 8.1 (all editions)Reference tableThe following table contains the security update information for this software.
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For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 8.1:Windows8.1-KB3197873-x86.msuSecurity only |
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For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 8.1:Windows8.1-KB3197874-x86.msuMonthly rollup |
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For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 8.1:Windows8.1-KB3197873-x64.msuSecurity only |
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For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 8.1:Windows8.1-KB3197874-x64.msuMonthly rollup |
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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 3197873See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3197874 |
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Registry key verification |
Note This update does not add a registry key to validate its installation. |
Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 (all editions)Reference tableThe following table contains the security update information for this software.
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Security update file name |
For all supported editions of Windows Server 2012:Windows8-RT-KB3197876-x64.msu Security only |
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For all supported editions of Windows Server 2012:Windows8-RT-KB3197877-x64.msuMonthly rollup |
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For all supported editions of Windows Server 2012 R2:Windows8.1-KB3197873-x64.msuSecurity only |
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For all supported editions of Windows Server 2012 R2:Windows8.1-KB3197874-x64.msu Monthly rollup |
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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 3197876See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3197877See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3197873See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3197874 |
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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 tableThe following table contains the security update information for this software.
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Deployment |
The 3197874 Monthly 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 |
Windows 10 (all editions)Reference tableThe 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:Windows10.0-KB3198585-x86.msu |
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For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 10:Windows10.0-KB3198585-x64.msu |
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For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 10 Version 1511:Windows10.0-KB3198586-x86.msu |
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For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 10 Version 1511:Windows10.0-KB3198586-x64.msu |
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For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 10 Version 1607:Windows10.0-KB3200970-x86.msu |
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For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 10 Version 1607:Windows10.0-KB3200970-x64.msu |
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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 3198585See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3198586See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3200970 |
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Registry key verification |
Note This update does not add a registry key to validate its installation. |
Windows Server 2016 (all editions)Reference tableThe following table contains the security update information for this software.
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Security update file name |
For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 10:Windows10.0-KB3200970-x64.msu |
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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 |
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Registry key verification |
Note This update does not add a registry key to validate its installation. |
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
