MS16-062: Description of the security update for Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers: May 10, 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 vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows. The more severe of the vulnerabilities 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 MS16-062.

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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.

            
          

  • When you run some applications, Windows Server 2012 R2 crashes.

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 MS16-062 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-KB3153199-x86.msu E5F88D65BDA82BA0AE794EA796CA160CFBF44790 542F0F181C0F817EABD083BDFFFA81D73AF1CA272B040E0947F00B083980C91B
Windows8-RT-KB3153199-x64.msu EEBC4769D91BD0F442B1083752DC45614BAF5E1F EE16F9E1044D81B5B1F31358C5E60D007C53B956004774043C901352E689087F
Windows8.1-KB3153199-x64.msu A2F4114F104EA648D7EE2CFA59B1F303E95C25F8 4D109241C1EA0DFD2ED03FED40E1C9A09A873075B2DC500F60B226E70541E658
Windows6.1-KB3153199-x64.msu 4331D503C2BDA3E2F75139F60FEAC9F4F331B85C 8FED7B3317D1F0AAA8BB182E2E036CADC03D076C69ADE568AF884C0F819E8FA4
Windows8.1-KB3153199-x86.msu EF1872EFA1AEDF383B5EA7AFF266F4F358535BD6 8272533CCAF1AD6D4037D807467455D15F802F649793ABBE81981B802273AC54
Windows6.0-KB3153199-ia64.msu FC2CA17BC818BE9C6842DE039107A12B8E4A869D D0CEB66E749A03E5AD24D477F7E117D3BAAAD0B664FEE639C7B27C0158D07BB4
Windows6.0-KB3153199-x64.msu FF7991C9C3465327640C5FDF296934AC12467FD0 B4A0AFCD29F480681F87C6DDE732E200F8F25B16A4D652CA7B5CFDF2C7CCFCBC
Windows6.1-KB3153199-ia64.msu CAD9A31D8821D7C798933CB2D0BCF225ECF68569 E10B1DCBEDE9A265B6ADBF2FEE5E64D8288D977606ACCDD66FB4130BC52B7A72
Windows6.0-KB3153199-x86.msu 9C79864D7FA2C57D594C7B1B6EE77FA338BA87DA DB201D63A975E48F927E6F4AC5CDDCA285FFFF34F67C913C6BD40C1FF24AAFEE

      

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 x86-based versions

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
Win32k.sys 6.1.7601.23418 2,397,696 09-Apr-2016 05:40 x86

For all supported x64-based versions

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
Win32k.sys 6.1.7601.23418 3,217,408 09-Apr-2016 05:49 x64

For all supported ia64-based versions

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
Win32k.sys 6.1.7601.23418 7,511,552 09-Apr-2016 05:38 IA-64

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
Win32k.ptxml Not applicable 4,172 25-Jul-2012 20:29 Not applicable
Win32k.sys 6.2.9200.21833 4,054,016 12-Apr-2016 13:29 x64
Wow64_win32k.ptxml Not applicable 4,172 12-Feb-2013 00:09 Not applicable

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 0.17xxx 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 6.3.9600.18302 4,169,216 09-Apr-2016 23:29 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 6.3.9600.18302 3,492,864 09-Apr-2016 22:52 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 ia64-based versions

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
Win32k.sys 6.0.6002.19636 6,696,960 09-Apr-2016 19:07 IA-64
Win32k.sys 6.0.6002.23950 6,706,688 09-Apr-2016 19:05 IA-64

For all supported x64-based versions

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
Win32k.sys 6.0.6002.19636 2,801,664 09-Apr-2016 20:19 x64
Win32k.sys 6.0.6002.23950 2,803,712 09-Apr-2016 19:52 x64

For all supported x86-based versions

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
Win32k.sys 6.0.6002.19636 2,071,040 09-Apr-2016 19:00 x86
Win32k.sys 6.0.6002.23950 2,078,720 09-Apr-2016 19:01 x86