Summary

This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow elevation of privilege when the Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) driver improperly handles objects in memory. In a local attack scenario, an attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by running a specially crafted application to take complete control over the affected system. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability could run processes in an elevated context.To learn more about the vulnerability, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-134.

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Important

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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, seeGet security updates automatically.

Method 2: Microsoft Update Catalog

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

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Help for installing updates: Support for Microsoft UpdateSecurity solutions for IT professionals: TechNet Security Troubleshooting and SupportHelp for protecting your Windows-based computer from viruses and malware: Virus Solution and Security CenterLocal support according to your country: International Support

File Information

File name

SHA1 hash

SHA256 hash

Windows8-RT-KB3181707-x64.msu

C0993523EAE37FF23401232B884A1127AD06DD5F

0A59D3E9D741807AF823C9E7356815C63A2D2FD9BA1EED7D8B839B614281F319

Windows6.0-KB3181707-x64.msu

ECC67DA290259655949139C8E9071D4C164516EC

9042543B91DE630741CEC3A45175EDD834091D3A8CBECAEC12B4B2CD7DD0BAC8

Windows6.0-KB3181707-ia64.msu

8F35E54497CE144C19D38B2944CA8E97BD0A9156

7FC8F6CC1DC81A7C356E71CC91766FE4C96D4C3AA14A500940E8009952448041

Windows6.0-KB3181707-x86.msu

E5B8A8279A092763810B95135B1101F3132BE30E

C81C18224579F07C9B1EFB2CA73409E8EAA07EFBDE8F4DD4F39AE150AFD2AC14

The English (United States) version of this software update installs files that have the attributes that are listed in the following tables.

Windows Server 2012 file information

Notes: 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

Clfs.sys

6.2.9200.22007

363,864

08-Oct-2016

18:00

x64

Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 file information

Notes: 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

Clfs.mof

Not applicable

3,472

18-Sep-2006

21:36

Not applicable

Clfs.sys

6.0.6002.19703

364,776

12-Oct-2016

16:18

x64

Clfsuninstall.mof

Not applicable

123

18-Sep-2006

21:36

Not applicable

Clfs.mof

Not applicable

3,472

07-Mar-2016

23:37

Not applicable

Clfs.sys

6.0.6002.24026

364,776

12-Oct-2016

15:42

x64

Clfsuninstall.mof

Not applicable

123

07-Mar-2016

23:37

Not applicable

For all supported ia64-based versions

File name

File version

File size

Date

Time

Platform

Clfs.mof

Not applicable

3,472

03-Jan-2008

18:57

Not applicable

Clfs.sys

6.0.6002.19703

840,936

12-Oct-2016

15:47

IA-64

Clfsuninstall.mof

Not applicable

123

03-Jan-2008

18:57

Not applicable

Clfs.mof

Not applicable

3,472

07-Mar-2016

23:36

Not applicable

Clfs.sys

6.0.6002.24026

840,936

12-Oct-2016

15:18

IA-64

Clfsuninstall.mof

Not applicable

123

07-Mar-2016

23:36

Not applicable

For all supported x86-based versions

File name

File version

File size

Date

Time

Platform

Clfs.mof

Not applicable

3,472

18-Sep-2006

21:38

Not applicable

Clfs.sys

6.0.6002.19703

244,968

12-Oct-2016

16:02

x86

Clfsuninstall.mof

Not applicable

123

18-Sep-2006

21:39

Not applicable

Clfs.mof

Not applicable

3,472

07-Mar-2016

23:37

Not applicable

Clfs.sys

6.0.6002.24026

244,968

12-Oct-2016

15:30

x86

Clfsuninstall.mof

Not applicable

123

07-Mar-2016

23:37

Not applicable

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