Summary
This security update resolves a vulnerability in Windows that could allow remote code execution if an attacker successfully convinces a user to browse to a specially crafted website, open a specially crafted file, or browse to a working directory that contains a specially crafted Enhanced Metafile (EMF) image file. However, in every case an attacker would have no way to force users to take such actions. An attacker would have to convince users to do this. Typically, the attacker would do this by using enticements in email or instant messaging (IM) messages.
To learn more about this vulnerability, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS15-035.
How to obtain and install the update
Method 1: Windows Update
This update is available through Windows Update. When you turn on automatic updating, the update will be downloaded and installed automatically. For more information about how to turn on automatic updating, see Get security updates automatically.
Method 2: Microsoft Download Center
You can obtain the stand-alone update package through the Microsoft Download Center. To install the update, follow the installation instructions on the download page.
In the following table, click the download link that corresponds to the version of Windows that you are running.
| Windows version | Download link |
|---|---|
| Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 |
Download 32-bit (KB3046306)
Download 64-bit (KB3046306)
Download Itanium-based (KB3046306) |
| Windows Vista SP2 |
Download 32-bit (KB3046306)
Download 64-bit (KB3046306) |
| Windows Server 2008 SP2 |
Download 32-bit (KB3046306)
Download 64-bit (KB3046306)
Download Itanium-based (KB3046306) |
| Windows 7 SP1 |
Download 32-bit (KB3046306)
Download 64-bit (KB3046306) |
| Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 |
Download 64-bit (KB3046306)
Download Itanium-based (KB3046306) |
More Information
Security update deployment information
File information
| Windows version | File name |
|---|---|
| Windows Server 2003 | For 32-bit, WindowsServer2003-KB3046306-x86-ENU.exe For 64-bit, WindowsServer2003-KB3046306-x64-ENU.exe For Itanium-based, WindowsServer2003-KB3046306-ia64-ENU.exe |
| Windows Vista | For 32-bit, Windows6.0-KB3046306-x86.msu For 64-bit, Windows6.0-KB3046306-x64.msu |
| Windows Server 2008 | For 32-bit, Windows6.0-KB3046306-x86.msu For 64-bit, Windows6.0-KB3046306-x64.msu For Itanium-based, Windows6.0-KB3046306-ia64.msu |
| Windows 7 | For 32-bit, Windows6.1-KB3046306-x86.msu For 64-bit, Windows6.1-KB3046306-x64.msu |
| Windows Server 2008 R2 | For 64-bit, Windows6.1-KB3046306-x64.msu For Itanium-based, Windows6.1-KB3046306-ia64.msu |
Installation switchesFor Windows Server 2003, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 262841.
For all other supported versions of Windows, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 934307.
Update log files
| Windows version | Log file |
|---|---|
| Windows Server 2003 | KB3046306.log |
Restart requirementsIn some cases, this update does not require a restart. If the required files are being used, this update will require a restart. If this behavior occurs, a message is displayed that advises you to restart.
Removal information
| Windows version | How to remove the update |
|---|---|
| Windows Server 2003 | Use the Add or Remove Programs item in Control Panel or the Spuninst.exe utility that is located in the %Windir%\$NTUninstallKB3046306$\Spuninst folder. |
| Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 | WUSA.exe does not support the removal of updates. To uninstall an update that was 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. |
| Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 | To uninstall an update that was installed by WUSA, use the /Uninstall setup switch. Or, click Control Panel, click System and Security, and under Windows Update, click View installed updates, and then select from the list of updates. |
Registry key verification
| Windows version | Registry key |
|---|---|
| Windows Server 2003 | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Windows Server 2003\SP3\KB3046306\Filelist |
For other supported versions of Windows, a registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update.
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). The dates and times for these files on your local computer are displayed in your local time and with your current daylight saving time (DST) bias. Additionally, the dates and times may change when you perform certain operations on the files.
Windows Server 2003 file information
- The files that apply to a specific milestone (SPn) and service branch (QFE, GDR) are noted in the "SP requirement" and "Service branch" columns.
- GDR service branches contain only those fixes that are widely released to address widespread, critical issues. QFE service branches contain hotfixes in addition to widely released fixes.
- In addition to the files that are listed in these tables, this software update also installs an associated security catalog file (KBnumber.cat) that is signed with a Microsoft digital signature.
For all supported x64-based versions of Windows Server 2003
| File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform | SP requirement | Service branch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gdi32.dll | 5.2.3790.5563 | 623,616 | 05-Mar-2015 | 19:59 | x64 | SP2 | SP2QFE |
| Wgdi32.dll | 5.2.3790.5563 | 293,888 | 05-Mar-2015 | 19:59 | x86 | SP2 | SP2QFE\WOW |
For all supported x86-based versions of Windows Server 2003
| File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gdi32.dll | 5.2.3790.5563 | 285,696 | 05-Mar-2015 | 20:53 | x86 |
For all supported IA-64-based versions of Windows Server 2003
| File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform | SP requirement | Service branch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gdi32.dll | 5.2.3790.5563 | 919,552 | 05-Mar-2015 | 19:58 | IA-64 | SP2 | SP2QFE |
| Wgdi32.dll | 5.2.3790.5563 | 293,888 | 05-Mar-2015 | 19:58 | x86 | SP2 | SP2QFE\WOW |
Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 file information
The files that apply to a specific product, milestone (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 6.0.6002.18xxx Windows Vista SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2 SP2 GDR 6.0.6002.23xxx Windows Vista SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2 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.
Note The MANIFEST files (.manifest) and MUM files (.mum) that are installed are not listed.
For all supported x86-based versions of Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008
| File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gdi32.dll | 6.0.6002.19331 | 297,984 | 05-Mar-2015 | 02:24 | x86 |
| Gdi32.dll | 6.0.6002.23639 | 297,984 | 05-Mar-2015 | 01:41 | x86 |
For all supported x64-based versions of Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008
| File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gdi32.dll | 6.0.6002.19331 | 390,144 | 05-Mar-2015 | 01:58 | x64 |
| Gdi32.dll | 6.0.6002.23639 | 389,632 | 05-Mar-2015 | 01:35 | x64 |
| Gdi32.dll | 6.0.6002.19331 | 304,128 | 05-Mar-2015 | 02:25 | x86 |
| Gdi32.dll | 6.0.6002.23639 | 304,128 | 05-Mar-2015 | 01:42 | x86 |
For all supported IA-64-based versions of Windows Server 2008
| File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gdi32.dll | 6.0.6002.19331 | 952,320 | 05-Mar-2015 | 01:34 | IA-64 |
| Gdi32.dll | 6.0.6002.23639 | 951,808 | 05-Mar-2015 | 01:12 | IA-64 |
| Gdi32.dll | 6.0.6002.19331 | 304,128 | 05-Mar-2015 | 02:25 | x86 |
| Gdi32.dll | 6.0.6002.23639 | 304,128 | 05-Mar-2015 | 01:42 | x86 |
Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 file information
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 6.1.7601.18xxx Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 GDR 6.1.7601.22xxx Windows 7 and 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.
Note The MANIFEST files (.manifest) and MUM files (.mum) that are installed are not listed.
For all supported x86-based versions of Windows 7
| File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gdi32.dll | 6.1.7601.18778 | 305,152 | 05-Mar-2015 | 04:06 | x86 |
| Gdi32.dll | 6.1.7601.22982 | 305,152 | 05-Mar-2015 | 04:10 | x86 |
For all supported x64-based versions of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
| File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gdi32.dll | 6.1.7601.18778 | 404,480 | 05-Mar-2015 | 05:12 | x64 |
| Gdi32.dll | 6.1.7601.22982 | 404,480 | 05-Mar-2015 | 04:23 | x64 |
| Gdi32.dll | 6.1.7601.18778 | 311,808 | 05-Mar-2015 | 04:05 | x86 |
| Gdi32.dll | 6.1.7601.22982 | 311,808 | 05-Mar-2015 | 04:09 | x86 |
For all supported IA-64-based versions of Windows Server 2008 R2
| File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gdi32.dll | 6.1.7601.18778 | 971,264 | 05-Mar-2015 | 03:35 | IA-64 |
| Gdi32.dll | 6.1.7601.22982 | 970,752 | 05-Mar-2015 | 03:31 | IA-64 |
| Gdi32.dll | 6.1.7601.18778 | 311,808 | 05-Mar-2015 | 04:05 | x86 |
| Gdi32.dll | 6.1.7601.22982 | 311,808 | 05-Mar-2015 | 04:09 | x86 |
File hash information
| Package Name | Package Hash SHA1 | Package Hash SHA2 |
|---|---|---|
| Windows6.0-KB3046306-ia64.msu | D972B865C75D455CFC64FEA5C462175218D76B23 | C2152E8FA4E44BA27D5B96ABAACD573DC81A3BA64A8CC8F04AD9974023D445EB |
| Windows6.0-KB3046306-x64.msu | 8097C719F5AFD2916C439197720DEA48BAC88B15 | DF8C1270B32E26810AC8BB4A3797E6CC2A86269C131762D9E4D3CFFD32198E49 |
| Windows6.0-KB3046306-x86.msu | 929C0886CFFC23441DBD978114EFB87DEEE1D0CD | 746EC959CCD2B0FF5489BFF1B41AD1185B1F6CFA516004A415CD461D95397142 |
| Windows6.1-KB3046306-ia64.msu | A7744E9B99CC8EB0230B8FED0ABC25BBB83BF546 | 0F8B4BC6930DA07763C6AE1CD03962AC1152315A7D265D7A3023310E1A224291 |
| Windows6.1-KB3046306-x64.msu | BB6995E77C3F4834848A3E3C593BC0B473C73D16 | 65E358506EACADAAF48212D39ED3C968B234B005C4CE929E1E5284B2CFED5C6B |
| Windows6.1-KB3046306-x86.msu | 6295A4018A08FDC867DED6CBA66B0EFD8DFC7BF1 | F16B8DB9B444B25E2BAD5F0747FA2757C144900B4EA76906FC1C13AE731E758D |
| WindowsServer2003-KB3046306-ia64-DEU.exe | 3B08B5E4F75507A82AC0678FA5E043E744A8A304 | 9D8B7E9CC202D009DAAACA6B24FCADD96D4A7574832D451B41F4B31D9A5BD6FF |
| WindowsServer2003-KB3046306-ia64-ENU.exe | 587A07C703298E6ABCD020C1055842E0167773DF | B46467DF8F8AFA0724B7715E7B041A96A1DC171011B884F47F097E707F79D159 |
| WindowsServer2003-KB3046306-ia64-FRA.exe | 681231750CD0759930478316E1773E36D5EB6347 | B524FD68776ABBF8265DC24BE7F2474EE776AD2523B732AE22526269523BAC4D |
| WindowsServer2003-KB3046306-ia64-JPN.exe | 6365F2C2A53BFD170C09ACA9438190719016E238 | FF1F9FCD83BACE742C78154A5978C37A7D5066D8296C52586BBC5CB2D068C38C |
| WindowsServer2003-KB3046306-x64-CHS.exe | D2F9E4BDC90AB9ADDB85BE2266C002B892975D4B | EE9430928D129308BDEA1AC534D082EEF2A39462CCCCC369AFF6F91D133BB5B3 |
| WindowsServer2003-KB3046306-x64-CHT.exe | 91DFC397B39D814F6E34A6AD78577ABC69368B82 | 5626BA1DCC93F2630AFC33783A87DC1CF77CEA39B9B1652ED1AEF112495F568F |
| WindowsServer2003-KB3046306-x64-DEU.exe | 5A268C96B21A6F8212AC7C6194EBA713630AC7A7 | 8958337AB8BE64C66822A8C1DB0E349628AE62748BFF27B0EEB18C7A4B839045 |
| WindowsServer2003-KB3046306-x64-ENU.exe | D24D14A688745F691E326D4080840BAB03A19089 | 7730D15164E4C8D36C6D788E9D41C704B29C15BFFEA2F63DA0BC50F14F26DB36 |
| WindowsServer2003-KB3046306-x64-ESN.exe | 703152ABFCEA1C56B9F73EAD9A474A0BFB9D725E | 82B65C55C311A7097FC1BF53B1424D5694CF7AF43224D6D720B495E1CF2068F1 |
| WindowsServer2003-KB3046306-x64-FRA.exe | 50CDD6FBB1283EBBDE0CE7B62A8EE2C5080CA2CD | DDBF697EE9AB14135FED0BF300A47B9320B2649A06A03F16E02018B1E5197123 |
| WindowsServer2003-KB3046306-x64-ITA.exe | D07FF20929665C881E715D997C9146937C26FA43 | C993E09F0ED3FF3ECF68B53CB3B95EB801FE63893A1CCDE3D99BC1F989EE6C45 |
| WindowsServer2003-KB3046306-x64-JPN.exe | 002D02780453FAA1FA21176C520C1D18E0043673 | 496612B60E4B195A4F4AC1A37EE7A7DE2AA2453BCDD5C60C5E621919A1395965 |
| WindowsServer2003-KB3046306-x64-KOR.exe | 2C3BC9C0A4AF4B137C6833024091418F37F7C571 | 8491E002945E7434651C69D0D96857BDB62284713600564D506B4A302A752FC2 |
| WindowsServer2003-KB3046306-x64-PTB.exe | 27E59C986ED0A117CB5FA409D745962CAAD66544 | 86C15AACDC371ED8B24C1A7B90DD4FCCE6105207C93211B82D9A30FFD991A7EF |
| WindowsServer2003-KB3046306-x64-RUS.exe | 72AF66D368A98D36F1574A0D996DE53328527C5F | BE05ECB1C26DB502A4CF94EF6598BC14B5DB85374C9DC19B490B01DF8B9F1436 |
| WindowsServer2003-KB3046306-x86-CHS.exe | 2B3DAD9DD7A70E71DC369CBF3E995A2B6AA3C5C1 | 1DD2D8811D24706D1BC3965CDDD38EB52C0DF83C623ABF161EEE2838F32018DD |
| WindowsServer2003-KB3046306-x86-CHT.exe | AE3B90FCF4707B4E32F42C35F1D583CE15C96121 | 49D953931914F46AC2BC0A66731E40AD001CA90E7E78E3D98E9BDB8E5C5FB83C |
| WindowsServer2003-KB3046306-x86-CSY.exe | 77B29CBD0E1525440BCECC2B25A48487C28DB8D8 | 1194D0B629B6EDFD3CD8D143D0DC989F523EF2727DD405CA8A49B78AE7FAA5D9 |
| WindowsServer2003-KB3046306-x86-DEU.exe | E874784239957041636B0EC71FCCC115E124D9E5 | 76D925DE756EF3F14BC2695FC6723E66AA34722D5AF50361A283D4315837CA80 |
| WindowsServer2003-KB3046306-x86-ENU.exe | 9BDE6C9018679BB8B49B8C2532F115E5B3ECBD45 | 0E12FE8AD96BF62E26B05865C3A7B2B2628B9DDCE4380A052D2C0CFD23A28F1A |
| WindowsServer2003-KB3046306-x86-ESN.exe | 5F3EC4C54AE19F738C7BBA6C4A0F76CF32429CC0 | F8EA5D7E3C2CE86D7BEAD4B664CD2CE4BD9BBE4D56AD6D2EB1A6DCFEB3BE6B4A |
| WindowsServer2003-KB3046306-x86-FRA.exe | 81E8944FF9959F31B7CF39D660FEBA59ADD431D7 | EFAA14114B540B1F15C7BE20D9B1FA90C3202F8267DE44F2AA3014461C475DFB |
| WindowsServer2003-KB3046306-x86-HUN.exe | BCC9461F9A7ADDE398876D2034F4B4F6ED602A2F | 5C1D6F6CC24DD70353B5DA10E67B6E997E4EB15C651CD4437E452DB6E5ACD71B |
| WindowsServer2003-KB3046306-x86-ITA.exe | 116B3FEAFF5458F19405A5A12C2D9AE37F9F0086 | 4601F66F251FEDC11AA0399FF5CCD1E2DEBFDA646182E2A9609D5D97CE9784A4 |
| WindowsServer2003-KB3046306-x86-JPN.exe | 99A124C4847F0C29D30AA48FEB20601072F7BDF7 | DFAE5F6968151E182740E19D46C9B72A04E5015A089E9362F70A975B0032E4D5 |
| WindowsServer2003-KB3046306-x86-KOR.exe | 9F09F53DD56A731D441CC038B251867E2CDFB3F1 | 0FD1E2836D7A5F66264E1D502CA1C79ABBF583E2941D333F7D63479E9510B0FC |
| WindowsServer2003-KB3046306-x86-NLD.exe | 13CA5ADDE02147D2D8E7D42A5156C0DC890C24CB | CC7A76B22C81AE5EBDA8AFC57DE1F7BC50C486A7451127052EF152B81DE17EDD |
| WindowsServer2003-KB3046306-x86-PLK.exe | 33204A0FA7950EB7C8F41AF29BE1A8E747B2958B | A0F6872173D5809BA24371C18848A6E2C021892D5474398DF1943CF90630245D |
| WindowsServer2003-KB3046306-x86-PTB.exe | 01EB0EBAC8D75F14BA9266D0DB703F453C928C37 | 909D57B1315CD77518A3BB3C993CC114EEF60B2684DD192D9B3B8D3AC73F65EE |
| WindowsServer2003-KB3046306-x86-PTG.exe | CF1821668CCE47267E00B78A2B3FC0D1AD6D4A24 | F0C22A1DE77C57E625E5665C663B6F5686C3791946FCCCE980DD4715606CB662 |
| WindowsServer2003-KB3046306-x86-RUS.exe | 563EEE8288D385D01E5DC267F09E481D36CB5AF8 | 21E4E8EEC0FC3DCDB87A6E7F4E7CCB93709C0609633A1367F7051D007F3CAC92 |
| WindowsServer2003-KB3046306-x86-SVE.exe | A6DCE5C38E7820C27FE031654908550D011C9567 | E81A7584A8EF2AD3F093F59607A45ABCD0394DC5DA8BFFA9B6494400FCF70788 |
| WindowsServer2003-KB3046306-x86-TRK.exe | 9F991423DDBEEF51721EA62A1FA89C8F9258C18A | E38C13D504D1A0F956F322F0AD166EF609F0534A3A3CD600B888B782C7DFFF11 |
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