Security Only update for the .NET Framework 3.5, 4.5.2, 4.6, 4.6.1, and 4.6.2 updates for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2: April 11, 2017

Note

Known issues in this security update

• After you apply this security update, the PowerShell v3.0+ stop-computer command fails. You get a "Privilege not held" error message. For more information, go to the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  "Privilege not held" error with PowerShell "stop-computer" command: Workaround after April 2017 security updates from CVE-2017-0160

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Summary

This update resolves a vulnerability in the Microsoft .NET Framework that could allow remote code execution when the .NET Framework fails to properly validate input before loading libraries. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability could take control of an affected system. The attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than users who operate with administrative user rights. To learn more about this vulnerability, see Microsoft Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures CVE-2017-0160.

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.

• 4014574 Description of the security update for the .NET Framework 3.5 for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2: April 11, 2017

• 4014562 Description of the security update for the .NET Framework 4.5.2 for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2: April 11, 2017

• 4014556 Description of the security update for the .NET Framework 4.6 and 4.6.1 for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2: April 11, 2017

• 4014550 Description of the security update for the .NET Framework 4.6.2 for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2: April 11, 2017

How to obtain help and support for this security update

• Help for installing updates: Windows Update FAQ

• Security solutions for IT professionals: TechNet Security Support and Troubleshooting

• Help for protecting your Windows-based products and services from viruses and malware: Microsoft Secure

• Local support according to your country: International Support

Applies to

This article applies to the following:
 

• Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, 4.5.2, 4.6, 4.6.1, and 4.6.2 when used with:

  • Windows Server 2012 R2

  • Windows 8.1