Summary
This security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow elevation of privilege if an attacker runs a specially crafted application to access sensitive information. A locally authenticated attacker could attempt to exploit this vulnerability by running a specially crafted application. By using this method, an attacker can gain access to information not intended to be available to the user.Â
To learn more about the vulnerability, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-139.
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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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Windows Vista (all editions)
Reference table
The following table contains the security update information for this software.
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For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Vista: |
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For all supported x64-based editions of Windows Vista: |
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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 |
WUSA.exe does not support uninstalling updates. To uninstall an update that is installed by WUSA, click Control Panel, and then click Security. Under Windows Update, click View 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. |
Windows Server 2008 (all editions)
Reference table
The following table contains the security update information for this software.
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Security update file names |
For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Server 2008: |
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For all supported x64-based editions of Windows Server 2008: |
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For all supported Itanium-based editions of Windows Server 2008: |
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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 |
WUSA.exe does not support uninstalling updates. To uninstall an update that is installed by WUSA, click Control Panel, and then click Security. Under Windows Update, click View 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. |
Windows 7 (all editions)
Reference table
The 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 7: |
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For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 7 |
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For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 7: |
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For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 7: |
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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. Under Windows Update, click View installed updates, and then select from the list of updates. |
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File information |
See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 3197867 |
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Registry key verification |
Note This update does not add a registry key to validate its installation. |
Windows Server 2008 R2 (all editions)Reference table
The following table contains the security update information for this software.
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For all supported x64-based editions of Windows Server 2008 R2: |
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For all supported x64-based editions of Windows Server 2008 R2: |
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For all supported Itanium-based editions of Windows Server 2008 R2: |
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For all supported Itanium-based editions of Windows Server 2008 R2: |
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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. Under Windows Update, click View installed updates, and then select from the list of updates. |
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File information |
See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 3197867 |
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Registry key verification |
Note This update does not add a registry key to validate its installation. |
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