Applies to:

Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.1, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.1, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2

Additional information about this security update

For more information about this security update as it relates to Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

4481481 Security Only updates for .NET Framework 3.5.1, 4.5.2, 4.6, 4.6.1, 4.6.2, 4.7, 4.7.1, and 4.7.2 for Windows 7 SP1 and Server 2008 R2 SP1 (KB 4481481)

For more information about this security update as it relates to Windows Server 2008 SP2, see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

4481487 Security Only updates for .NET Framework 2.0 SP2, 3.0 SP2, 4.5.2, and 4.6 for Windows Server 2008 SP2 (KB 4481487)

How to obtain and install the update

Method 1: Microsoft Update Catalog

To get the stand-alone package for this update, go to the Microsoft Update Catalog.  

Method 2: Windows Software Update Services (WSUS)

On your WSUS server, follow these steps:

  1. Select Start, select Administrative Tools, and then select Microsoft Windows Server Update Services 3.0.

  2. Expand ComputerName, and then select Action.

  3. Select Import Updates.

  4. WSUS opens a browser window in which you may be prompted to install an ActiveX control. You must install the ActiveX control to continue.

  5. After the ActiveX control is installed, you see the Microsoft Update Catalog screen. Type 4481481 for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 or type 4481487 for Windows Server 2008 SP2 in the Search box, and then select Search.

  6. Locate the .NET Framework packages that match the operating systems, languages, and processors in your environment. Select Add to add them to your basket.

  7. After you select all the packages that you require, select View Basket.

  8. To import the packages to your WSUS server, select Import.

  9. After the packages are imported, select Close to return to WSUS.

The updates are now available for installation through WSUS.

Update deployment information

For deployment details for this security update, go to the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

20190108 Security update deployment information: January 8, 2019

Update removal information

Note We do not recommend that you remove any security update. To remove this update, use the Programs and Features item in Control Panel.

Update restart information

This update does not require a system restart after you apply it unless files that are being updated are locked or are being used.

Update replacement information

This update replaces update 3142037.

File information

File hash

File name

SHA1 hash

SHA256 hash

NDP46-KB4480072-x86.exe

D58DBC6B35796400E41E54878D01A4C9C28B8338

8C26D6ACB62C9DC15D594A01676E2ECF45E313E5F0C071B6B293698EF3529503

NDP46-KB4480072-x64.exe

1F269664572DD69948589AA90B648FAE795A7448

F0FFC7FB8D18D59D23E734C24F1013FE063BA42F97617EFAFFFF3FD9CD681281

File attributes for all supported x86-based systems

The English (United States) version of this 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 together with your current daylight saving time (DST) bias. Additionally, the dates and times may change when you perform certain operations on the files.

File name

File version

File size

Date

Time

System.dll

4.7.3314.0

3,557,160

03-Dec-2018

23:23

File attributes for all supported x64-based systems

The English (United States) version of this 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 together with your current daylight saving time (DST) bias. Additionally, the dates and times may change when you perform certain operations on the files.

File name

File version

File size

Date

Time

System.dll

4.7.3314.0

3,557,160

03-Dec-2018

23:23

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