MS16-018: Description of the security update for Windows kernel-mode drivers: February 9, 2016

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 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 a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow elevation of privilege if an attacker logs on to an affected system and runs a specially crafted application.

To learn more about the vulnerability, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-018.

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Nonsecurity-related fixes that are included in this security update

This security update also fixes the following nonsecurity-related issues:

  • Fixes a deadlock in win32k.sys that can occur when multiple threads concurrently run GDI operations where font fallback is necessary (for example, when you use a character that does not exist in the selected font).
  • On rare occasions, WM_LBUTTONDBLCLK isn't generated the first time user double clicks the ActiveX controls.
  • A rounding error in GDI that occurs on x64-based computers can result in 1-pixel lines that do not render.
  • Some applications have missing headers in SysListView32 controls when they are accessed through Microsoft RemoteApp.

      

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 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 MS16-018 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/region: International Support

File Information

File hash information
File name SHA1 hash SHA256 hash
Windows6.1-KB3134214-ia64.msu DDFC25D82BA44BCC915D5BF1EE574F878140400C E069ECCB7B0D1E46439F0BBBDCD65E701E9BD28E31F317FF773031B7B13D9BB7
Windows6.0-KB3134214-x64.msu 3A3B363FBC4AD19DFFFCB83AD5ACE7F36E3973B1 B182511358B859611016061DEEC94A6F13D6DEF74EB42E7DFF2F6E8F2192AC88
Windows6.1-KB3134214-x64.msu 34BBEBBFB83FC430C10601B068B98C99642FAA6B F25C97D0719656A3360B61141C5314B1D4E7B3A75D50C91F5CB434295D19472A
Windows6.1-KB3134214-x86.msu 56BF78A611E835E287FB3688E8F1F9615093DFE4 0A94F42A0DFABA3ED65F2D02AEC9E46AD6A6DD7CA728A9EDA449BD6FC310DAB8
Windows8.1-KB3134214-x64.msu A650A79E9D36C1BF26670F194BCDC431804C78DA 27B2193BEC80A9D0B092D29F436E558F5614493E191C33C6790A59986129F20F
Windows6.0-KB3134214-x86.msu C58A8FA1119716A4B5CA47C7AE9593C7A3B4B258 ADC7638B94E2EAB581151714B652C5932BA430E7840AB0CBA6E213A76708DA21
Windows8-RT-KB3134214-x64.msu C550C9A2867D110CE0A357F5D55BC368F368C255 D313AF8D4927BF55E06179C371BA9F0174861AABBBC39AE690308AC8FBCAF152
Windows8.1-KB3134214-x86.msu AA88DEFC0700BB6C25B4070A0A8318441F75402D F2C25797B118F060F25D8E78F63E4CCA6102AD9071E3A8E9031299F542242E60
Windows6.0-KB3134214-ia64.msu ED5563B85C9339F4E75CBB6EC311B5F3DDED99E7 7D58F0455F83E639D5BABE722AA6E14008681625EF3A5E8DD17157CE4E7B9AFB

      

File information

The English (United States) version of this software update installs files that have the attributes that are listed in the following tables.

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 ia64-based versions

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
Win32k.sys 6.1.7601.19113 7,506,432 07-Jan-2016 17:17 IA-64
Win32k.sys 6.1.7601.23317 7,513,088 07-Jan-2016 17:20 IA-64

For all supported x64-based versions

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
Win32k.sys 6.1.7601.19113 3,211,776 07-Jan-2016 17:53 x64
Win32k.sys 6.1.7601.23317 3,215,360 07-Jan-2016 18:00 x64

For all supported x86-based versions

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
Win32k.sys 6.1.7601.19113 2,386,944 07-Jan-2016 17:47 x86
Win32k.sys 6.1.7601.23317 2,395,648 07-Jan-2016 17:48 x86

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 x64-based versions

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
Win32k.sys 6.0.6002.19576 2,799,104 07-Jan-2016 15:32 x64
Win32k.sys 6.0.6002.23886 2,801,664 07-Jan-2016 15:45 x64

For all supported x86-based versions

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
Win32k.sys 6.0.6002.19576 2,068,480 07-Jan-2016 15:21 x86
Win32k.sys 6.0.6002.23886 2,077,184 07-Jan-2016 15:15 x86

For all supported ia64-based versions

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
Win32k.sys 6.0.6002.19576 6,699,520 07-Jan-2016 15:22 IA-64
Win32k.sys 6.0.6002.23886 6,709,248 07-Jan-2016 15:20 IA-64

Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 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
    6.3.960 0.17 xxx Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2 RTM GDR
  • 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
Win32k.ptxml Not applicable 4,213 22-Aug-2013 06:44 Not applicable
Win32k.sys 6.3.9600.18190 4,175,872 07-Jan-2016 18:34 x64
Wow64_win32k.ptxml Not applicable 4,213 21-Aug-2013 23:39 Not applicable

For all supported x86-based versions

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
Win32k.ptxml Not applicable 4,213 21-Aug-2013 23:39 Not applicable
Win32k.sys 6.3.9600.18190 3,518,976 07-Jan-2016 17:54 x86

Windows Server 2012 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
    6.2.920 0.17xxx Windows Server 2012 RTM GDR
    6.2.920 0.21xxx Windows Server 2012 RTM 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
Win32k.ptxml Not applicable 4,172 11-Oct-2012 00:37 Not applicable
Win32k.sys 6.2.9200.17623 4,064,768 10-Jan-2016 10:41 x64
Win32k.ptxml Not applicable 4,172 25-Jul-2012 20:29 Not applicable
Win32k.sys 6.2.9200.21743 4,062,208 10-Jan-2016 00:15 x64
Wow64_win32k.ptxml Not applicable 4,172 12-Feb-2013 00:14 Not applicable
Wow64_win32k.ptxml Not applicable 4,172 12-Feb-2013 00:09 Not applicable