MS16-111: Security update for Windows Kernel: September 13, 2016

Applies To
Windows 10 Windows 10, version 1511, all editions Windows 10, version 1607, all editions 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 vulnerabilities could allow elevation of privilege if an attacker runs a specially crafted application on a target system. 

To learn more about the vulnerability, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-111.

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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.

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.

  • 3175024 MS16-111: Description of the security update for Security Update for Windows Kernel: September 13, 2016
  • 3185611
    Cumulative update for Windows 10: September 13, 2016
  • 3185614
    Cumulative Update for Windows 10 1511 (TH2): Sep 13, 2016
  • 3189866
    Cumulative update for Windows 10 Version 1607: September 13, 2016

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 MS16-111 that corresponds to the version of Windows that you are running.

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Security update deployment information

Windows Vista (all editions)Reference table

The following table contains the security update information for this software.

Security update file names For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Vista:
Windows6.0-KB3175024-x86.msu
For all supported x64-based editions of Windows Vista:
Windows6.0-KB3175024-x64.msu
Installation switches See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 934307
Restart requirement You must restart the system after you apply this security update.
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.
File information See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3175024
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.

Security update file names For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Server 2008:
Windows6.0-KB3175024-x86.msu
For all supported x64-based editions of Windows Server 2008:
Windows6.0-KB3175024-x64.msu
For all supported Itanium-based editions of Windows Server 2008:
Windows6.0-KB3175024-ia64.msu
Installation switches See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 934307
Restart requirement You must restart the system after you apply this security update.
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.
File information See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3175024
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.

Security update file name For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 7:
Windows6.1-KB3175024-x86.msu
For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 7:
Windows6.1-KB3175024-x64.msu
Installation switches See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 934307
Restart requirement You must restart the system after you apply this security update.
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.
File information See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3175024
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.

Security update file name For all supported x64-based editions of Windows Server 2008 R2:
Windows6.1-KB3175024-x64.msu
For all supported Itanium-based editions of Windows Server 2008 R2:
Windows6.1-KB3175024-ia64.msu
Installation switches See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 934307
Restart requirement You must restart the system after you apply this security update.
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.
File information See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3175024
Registry key verification Note This update does not add a registry key to validate its installation.

Windows 8.1 (all editions)Reference table

The following table contains the security update information for this software.

Security update file name For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 8.1:
Windows8.1-KB3175024-x86.msu
For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 8.1:
Windows8.1-KB3175024-x64.msu
Installation switches See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 934307
Restart requirement You must restart the system after you apply this security update.
Removal information To uninstall an update that is installed by WUSA, use the /Uninstall setup switch or Click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then click Windows Update. Under See also, click Installed updates, and then select from the list of updates.
File information See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3175024
Registry key verification Note This update does not add a registry key to validate its installation.

Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 (all editions)Reference table

The following table contains the security update information for this software.

Security update file name For all supported editions of Windows Server 2012:
Windows8-RT-KB3175024-x64.msu
For all supported editions of Windows Server 2012 R2:
Windows8.1-KB3175024-x64.msu
Installation switches See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 934307
Restart requirement You must restart the system after you apply this security update.
Removal information To uninstall an update that is installed by WUSA, use the /Uninstall setup switch or Click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then click Windows Update. Under See also, click Installed updates, and then select from the list of updates.
File information See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3175024
Registry key verification Note This update does not add a registry key to validate its installation.

Windows RT 8.1 (all editions)Reference table

The following table contains the security update information for this software.

Deployment The 3175024 update is available via Windows Update only.
Restart Requirement You must restart the system after you apply this security update.
Removal Information Click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then click Windows Update. Under See also, click Installed updates, and then select from the list of updates.
File Information See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3175024

Windows 10 (all editions)Reference table

The following table contains the security update information for this software.

Security update file name For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 10:
Windows10.0-KB3185611-x86.msu
For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 10:
Windows10.0-KB3185611-x64.msu
For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 10 Version 1511:
Windows10.0-KB3185614-x86.msu
For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 10 Version 1511:
Windows10.0-KB3185614-x64.msu
For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 10 Version 1607:
Windows10.0-KB3189866-x86.msu
For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 10 Version 1607:
Windows10.0-KB3189866-x64.msu
Installation switches See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 934307
Restart requirement You must restart the system after you apply this security update.
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.
File information See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3185611
See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3185614
See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3189866
Registry key verification These updates do not add a registry key to validate their installation.

      

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