MS15-132: Description of the security update for Windows: December 8, 2015

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 8 Enterprise Windows 8 Pro Windows 8 Windows RT 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 an attacker accesses a local system and runs a specially crafted application.

To learn more about the vulnerability, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS15-132.

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Important

  • 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.
  • 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 and 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 MS15-132 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
Windows6.0-KB3108371-ia64.msu 8AA29E3B09505753EE675FB95B2CE13DAEC5019B 632F4BCA1AA3D6D4807B1B952FC83A96E2A629B4878A9EAEB17C5FC81F7DF1A2
Windows6.1-KB3108371-x64.msu B5F113175336B0FB642E82059D36CD136BA518DE B43EEB3E18F77A3C83A79D85A921C56F1AC4CB3A61A399B6232ECB9D5189E893
Windows6.1-KB3108371-x86.msu 3AE19BF9BE2F7DC8C8543378844AE9A91D9D2976 7F194A791177F7CCAAAA66DE85A4CAFAFC1088FBD9671CC73647C1D63AC279FE
Windows6.1-KB3108371-ia64.msu 556FDFC7D144E75FA45680F2C5E687A0A583F9BE BC722799E30ABDDCE2D16376D0F7FF34CF938B591010A86CBCB79C51A9B1EC87
Windows6.0-KB3108371-x64.msu 868795F8B9E012B2BB724B8BF30A3C05D0772C85 6AC4E40FEA603CC2F98CBCB4329E5730F85B8E5D34BF8CC2FA73D7F67EA6B59F
Windows6.0-KB3108371-x86.msu C1D86DD8B89072FC5E2A022CEA12950C460B3FDE 6DABD71CB4C5D4A775A09700CBF961B7EF14FB1BCEB8EF3DE91617C3A0C1ADBB

      

File information

The English (United States) version of this software update installs files that have the attributes that are listed in the following tables. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Be aware that dates and times for these files on your local computer are displayed in your local time and with your current daylight saving time bias. The dates and times may also change when you perform certain operations on the files.

Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 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
    6.0.600 2.19xxx Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008 SP2 GDR
    6.0.600 2.23xxx Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008 SP2 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 ia64-based versions

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
Els.dll 6.0.6002.19533 482,304 02-Nov-2015 16:27 IA-64
Els.dll 6.0.6002.23843 482,304 02-Nov-2015 16:02 IA-64
Els.dll 6.0.6002.19533 179,200 02-Nov-2015 17:04 x86
Els.dll 6.0.6002.23843 179,200 02-Nov-2015 16:31 x86

For all supported x64-based versions

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
Els.dll 6.0.6002.19533 241,152 02-Nov-2015 16:44 x64
Els.dll 6.0.6002.23843 241,152 02-Nov-2015 16:37 x64
Els.dll 6.0.6002.19533 179,200 02-Nov-2015 17:04 x86
Els.dll 6.0.6002.23843 179,200 02-Nov-2015 16:31 x86

For all supported x86-based versions

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
Els.dll 6.0.6002.19533 179,200 02-Nov-2015 17:04 x86
Els.dll 6.0.6002.23843 179,200 02-Nov-2015 16:31 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
Els.dll 6.1.7601.19054 241,664 03-Nov-2015 19:04 x64
Els.dll 6.1.7601.23259 241,664 03-Nov-2015 19:07 x64
Els.dll 6.1.7601.19054 179,712 03-Nov-2015 18:55 x86
Els.dll 6.1.7601.23259 179,712 03-Nov-2015 18:54 x86

For all supported x86-based versions

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
Els.dll 6.1.7601.19054 179,712 03-Nov-2015 18:55 x86
Els.dll 6.1.7601.23259 179,712 03-Nov-2015 18:54 x86

For all supported ia64-based versions

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
Els.dll 6.1.7601.19054 483,328 03-Nov-2015 18:12 IA-64
Els.dll 6.1.7601.23259 483,328 03-Nov-2015 19:23 IA-64
Els.dll 6.1.7601.19054 179,712 03-Nov-2015 18:55 x86
Els.dll 6.1.7601.23259 179,712 03-Nov-2015 18:54 x86