MS16-005: Description of the security update for Windows kernel-mode drivers: January 12, 2016

Applies To
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 remote code execution if a user visits a malicious website.

To learn more about the vulnerability, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-005.

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Important

  • 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.

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
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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 MS16-005 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-KB3124000-x64.msu 6A4F98D825E8462F8A6260C14C5ACB3C0A9AC1CD CDE72F59652DF437BF4388A8E3670D0288FBFAB47322944CA3905CAB8280C101
Windows6.1-KB3124000-ia64.msu F434A6A51FD33E2ACB93C8C6DE7B55D7BD967140 5FAAB9AC453417D3D5823783286D3B42F1F69D6C89AF3D7FE5911819225E82AA
Windows6.0-KB3124000-ia64.msu 395F2A24E7FE718C9A090A72E264FF1A7139741C 6FF265AA76D4AC2A6C8FC2E0CA1561C2D714E4BFB734A6E853B90A59A6F471FC
Windows6.0-KB3124000-x64.msu 914BA6B9A065BF1A8AB0F07905E4EF038625916C 60180660BC17DBE00316AC607E59D8C9FB0F37C2F2FB97642D5927892EEE29BB
Windows6.0-KB3124000-x86.msu 261E73EF76770FEF9BC7FA707CA477CFC7699AED E91606E0C98BDD79BDED00B34E7FA502BD6A0D269DDBFC7B6C25A348869F3627
Windows6.1-KB3124000-x86.msu 76D3F8D559BA6CDDFF37412B8ADA7C052000F2AF BC55E3E2D7C27140B1A460298756D8D59C8CFAD7BB02B747F0BF92499166BDBB

      

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). Be aware that dates and times for these files on your local computer are displayed in your local time and with your current daylight saving time bias. The dates and times may also change when you perform certain operations on the files.

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 1.18 xxx 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 x64-based versions

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
Win32k.sys 6.1.7601.19091 3,211,264 08-Dec-2015 17:58 x64
Win32k.sys 6.1.7601.23290 3,214,848 08-Dec-2015 17:52 x64

For all supported ia64-based versions

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
Win32k.sys 6.1.7601.19091 7,506,432 08-Dec-2015 17:28 IA-64
Win32k.sys 6.1.7601.23290 7,513,088 08-Dec-2015 17:15 IA-64

For all supported x86-based versions

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
Win32k.sys 6.1.7601.19091 2,386,944 08-Dec-2015 21:00 x86
Win32k.sys 6.1.7601.23290 2,395,648 08-Dec-2015 17:39 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 2.19 xxx Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008 SP2 GDR
    6.0.600 2.23 xxx 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 6.0.6002.19554 6,699,520 05-Dec-2015 15:25 IA-64
Win32k.sys 6.0.6002.23864 6,709,248 05-Dec-2015 15:22 IA-64

For all supported x64-based versions

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
Win32k.sys 6.0.6002.19554 2,799,616 05-Dec-2015 15:34 x64
Win32k.sys 6.0.6002.23864 2,801,664 05-Dec-2015 15:48 x64

For all supported x86-based versions

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
Win32k.sys 6.0.6002.19554 2,068,480 05-Dec-2015 15:24 x86
Win32k.sys 6.0.6002.23864 2,076,672 05-Dec-2015 15:18 x86