MS16-116: Description of the security update for OLE Automation for VBScript Scripting Engine: September 13, 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 remote code execution if an attacker convinces a user of an affected system to visit a malicious or compromised website.

Note You must install two updates to be protected from the vulnerability discussed in this bulletin: The update in this bulletin, MS16-116, and the update in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-104.

To learn more about the vulnerability, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-116.

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Important

  • 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.
  • 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 Update Catalog

To get the stand-alone package for this update, go to the Microsoft Update Catalog website.

Method 3: 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 MS16-116 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
Windows6.1-KB3184122-ia64.msu 23430267A0B436B895AC8B4BAC3E139F39A432CA E4879E32FD46AA192E7AF375D1946686586C392FE8B2F4252A17F6B4A8BBD73C
Windows6.0-KB3184122-x86.msu 6588C1881BC2AE95D8F4DA90A361CCC35ACB27B2 87AF5169761756A3EB6A642B3FFE99997BA55BD31E87F236308364B520262452
Windows6.0-KB3184122-x64.msu 586C841FDDC62FA16A6B94778B2FA765B194BA3F 22F3F8434E0596772273C401DE70D44CD2C8191058E2BA446CFEC9CDB90749C5
Windows8.1-KB3184122-x86.msu B5A9803762EED95C993FA98A9E1E2387DD6B7858 50E8D284F1A8E2B7DE156183306CCC4592C2836F21C4E648BD3F6E7A7BB26212
Windows6.0-KB3184122-ia64.msu F90A6641FAEC2F59B9651FC8E76F5AFBB9AAB572 65A9937FEE435885044EE91165A9655B68BAC1427E037F5111E0438DB3371D0D
Windows8-RT-KB3184122-x64.msu BD5CCB497BFAD85AF1E782B60FAE414DCAF561F8 D7C0CDD379DFDCA49C7AA2977120698C4EE8D0421723FA9655DCD8EEC9782C27
Windows6.1-KB3184122-x86.msu B089E5636A040C884E659D466EEACD66668B5CDF 5424A06D311098E9630DEBE59AC93525E16CC96DA946B7C07A21AEF53A19760A
Windows8.1-KB3184122-x64.msu 1D2ECC8CAB70A9DCB8934625B8040DDDF57A080B 54D32AEDF803C74219C4A97343020FA868C984AB62002EB38E5F0D1699CE4002
Windows6.1-KB3184122-x64.msu 900D8481499F63ACA354CA127584CC231188C15E D809D544256A42306A3B84CA219BAC8159CD9D92178AA46A3284AAF7327CC19D

      

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
Oleaut32.dll 6.1.7601.23512 2,065,920 06-Aug-2016 15:10 IA-64
Oleaut32.dll 6.1.7601.23512 581,632 06-Aug-2016 15:15 x86

For all supported x86-based versions

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
Oleaut32.dll 6.1.7601.23512 581,632 06-Aug-2016 15:15 x86

For all supported x64-based versions

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
Oleaut32.dll 6.1.7601.23512 877,056 06-Aug-2016 15:31 x64
Oleaut32.dll 6.1.7601.23512 581,632 06-Aug-2016 15:15 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 x86-based versions

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
Oleaut32.dll 6.0.6002.19680 573,952 12-Aug-2016 18:56 x86
Oleaut32.dll 6.0.6002.24007 573,952 12-Aug-2016 18:26 x86

For all supported x64-based versions

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
Oleaut32.dll 6.0.6002.19680 862,208 12-Aug-2016 19:08 x64
Oleaut32.dll 6.0.6002.24007 862,208 12-Aug-2016 18:43 x64
Oleaut32.dll 6.0.6002.19680 573,952 12-Aug-2016 18:56 x86
Oleaut32.dll 6.0.6002.24007 573,952 12-Aug-2016 18:26 x86

For all supported ia64-based versions

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
Oleaut32.dll 6.0.6002.19680 2,023,424 12-Aug-2016 18:55 IA-64
Oleaut32.dll 6.0.6002.24007 2,025,984 12-Aug-2016 18:25 IA-64
Oleaut32.dll 6.0.6002.19680 573,952 12-Aug-2016 18:56 x86
Oleaut32.dll 6.0.6002.24007 573,952 12-Aug-2016 18:26 x86

        
      

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 0.16 xxx Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2 RTM GDR
    6.3.960 0.17 xxx Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2 RTM GDR
    6.3.960 0.18 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 x86-based versions

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
Oleaut32.dll 6.3.9600.18434 611,576 09-Aug-2016 22:47 x86

For all supported x64-based versions

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
Oleaut32.dll 6.3.9600.18434 803,176 09-Aug-2016 22:47 x64
Oleaut32.dll 6.3.9600.18434 611,576 09-Aug-2016 22:47 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 8, Windows RT, or Windows Server 2012 RTM GDR
    6.2.920 0.21xxx Windows 8, Windows RT, or 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
Oleaut32.dll 6.2.9200.21950 792,064 07-Aug-2016 16:47 x64
Oleaut32.dll 6.2.9200.21950 573,952 07-Aug-2016 17:38 x86